For school classes: The Schule des Hörens at KURZFILMTAG
Online cinema suitable for grades 3 through 8

The concept behind SHORT FILM DAY: Short films on the shortest day of the year, 21 December, all across the country, coordinated by AG Kurzfilm – the Federal Association of German Short Films. This year marks its 15th edition.
The campaign period now spans seven days: From 15 to 21 December 2026, DOK.education will join in the celebration by reopening the online theater of the Schule des Hörens with a fresh new look! Whether in a movie theater or a classroom, at a cultural center or an after-school program: The film MARIAN UND DIE WALDRAPPE and its accompanying media education program are suitable for grades 3 through 8.
Our online cinemas are in German language. Please switch to the German website to find more information about our programme.
MARIAN UND DIE WALDRAPPE
Italien, Österreich, Deutschland 2019 – Director: Bernadette Hauke – Original language: German – Subtitles: None – Length: 25 min.
Marian recognizes them all by their feathers and singing: the Blue Tit, the Goldfinch and even the Northern Bald Ibis. This rare find in his home region of South Tyrol strengthens Marian's passion for birds. The 12-year-old sets out to search for traces of the now extinct wild bird, drawing the attention of a European species conservation project. DOK.education Team
This film is part of DOK.education’s Schule des Sehens and Schule des Hörens series – the film for children ages 7 to 12.
With age rating: 0 (no age restriction)
Biography
Bernadette Hauke is a freelance writer and director. Her work focuses on nature, the environment, and society. She particularly enjoys working on film projects for children and works as a producer for Pangolin Doxx Film.
Filmography (selection)
FREDDY – ICH TAUCHE NACH GEISTERNETZEN, DK/DE 2023, 15 Min.
NELE IN DEN WOLKEN, DE 2022, 25 Min.
JONAS GANZ GROß, DE 2016, 25 Min.
Writer: Bernadette Hauke. Camera: Wolfgang Rebernik. Sound: Christoph Mangold. Editing: Sonja Baeger. Music: Ramon Kramer Network. Production: Pangolin Doxx Film. Producer: Matthias Kringe & Bernadette Hauke.


