Bettina Büttner’s documentary *Kinder (Kids)* offers a stark look at childhood struggles within a southern German group home for boys. The film centers on children like ten-year-olds Marvin and Tommy, where dysfunction, loneliness, and suppressed emotions are prevalent. Marvin casually describes a toy as a weapon, while another boy has a violent outburst mimicking something inappropriate. The film doesn't explicitly detail the trauma these boys have experienced but shows how it surfaces in ordinary activities like playing with toys or games. Shot in black-and-white, *Kinder (Kids)* presents a compelling, unsettling perspective on childhood from a vulnerable point of view, prompting ethical questions.
