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Four Times for Children

Four Times for Children

1979 · 20 min · Documentary

Eltayeb Mahdis film ARBA'A MARAT LIL ATFAL depicts the everyday life at that time in facilities and schools for children with physical or mental disabilities. Children in class are being shown where amongst other things art, woodwork and speaking are being taught but also the hustle and bustle in the schoolyard as well as physiotherapy and the handling of walking aids are being described.

Directed by Eltayeb Mahdi · Written by Eltayeb Mahdi

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