Inspired by the Janusz Korczak novel of the same name, the new documentary from Polish director Jaśmina Wójcik, world premiering at Hot Docs, advocates for the preservation of childhood.

Scorpex (Vincent Cassel), a once-famous DJ on the downslide, seems to be the only one who doesn’t get that his glory days are over. When Rose (Laura Felpin), an eccentric agent from French ...