Let the Child Be the Guide

In "Let the Child Be the Guide", filmmaker Alexandre Mourot invites us into a serene and innovative world where children rule the roost. Set in one of France's oldest Montessori schools, this documentary chronicles a year spent observing the daily lives of 3- to 6-year-olds as they work, play, and learn at their own pace. With nary a teacher in sight, these tiny humans take center stage, guiding Mourot through a year of discovery about autonomy, self-esteem, and the promise of a new society built on peace and freedom.