Seven animation films, without words, designed to encourage children aged 9 to 12 to think about the world in which they live. 'Jonas and Lisa' – Dir.: Zabelle Côté, Daniel Schorr Children living in a slum have to work and decide their own future as if they were adults. 'The tournament' – Dir.: Francine Desbiens Unable to hear the boasting of her opponent, a young girl beats him in a chess tournament. 'Overdose' – Dir.: Claude Cloutier A boy´s parents have so organized his activities that he no longer has time for himself. 'An Artist' – Dir.: Michèle Cournoyer A young girl manages to develop her musical talent without the knowledge of her family. 'Baroque´n roll' – Dir.: Pierre M. Trudeau The other children make fun of a young immigrant until his courage finally wins their respect. 'Ex-child' – Dir.: Jacques Drouin A young boy is taken away to fight in the war and loses everything… including his childhood. 'Why?' – Dir.: Bretislav Pojar Seeing the hardships endured by others their age, children urgently ask adults to do something.