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Much to the disappointment of kids—and much to the relief of parents—everywhere, summer is over, and school has begun. To celebrate, or to commiserate, here's a list of movies streaming on Hulu Plus that take you back into the classroom, as well as into a syllabus of various subjects. Consider it homework, if you will, but at least there's much pleasure to be had in these lessons.
Children of Heaven
★★★★☆
Iranian director Majid Majidi, who is a good deal less challenging and more lightweight than his contemporaries, made Children of Heaven (1998) the first Iranian film to be nominated for a Best Foreign Language Film Oscar. It's easily his best film, and a sheer delight. A young boy, Ali, and his sister Zahra are so poor that when they lose Zahra's pink shoes, they must share Ali's sneakers for school. They set up a system in which they race through the streets, meeting each other before and after classes, to swap the footwear. Happily, a footrace with prize money for the winner could be the answer to their problems. Majidi's movie emphasizes realism, but the movie is not cruel or harsh. It captures a wonderful youthful invention as well as sweetness and honesty. It's even good enough for kids who can read subtitles.
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