Playtime () is a 2025 Brazilian documentary film directed by Lúcia Murat. The film addresses topics such as violence, racism and drug dealing in Brazilian schools from the perspective of students aged 14 to 19. Combining a documentary with a fictional approach.
The film was selected in the Generation 14plus section at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, where it had its world premiere on 15 February 2025.
Playtime is a documentary that examines Brazilian education through the perspectives of students aged 14 to 19 from four Rio de Janeiro schools. Blending documentary and fictional elements, it explores issues like school dropout, racism, drug trafficking, stray bullets, femicide, and teenage pregnancy, based on insights from public school teachers.
The film is written directed and co-produced by Lúcia Murat, and the production company is Taiga Filmes.
Playtime had its World premiere on 15 February 2025, as part of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, in Generation 14plus.