The Children's Train (2024)
In late 1940s Italy, a mother makes the difficult decision to send her son to the north, where he catches glimpses of a new life away from poverty.
Director: Cristina Comencini
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: October 21, 2024
Cast
- Barbara Ronchi - Derna
- Serena Rossi - Antonietta
- Christian Cervone - Amerigo
- Stefano Accorsi - Amerigo Adulto
- Francesco Di Leva - Capa ‘e Fierro
- Antonia Truppo - Maddalena Criscuolo
- Monica Nappo - Zandragliona
- Dora Romano - Pachiochia
- Beatrice Schiros - Maestra Ferrari
- Ivan Zerbinati - Alcide
Screenplay
- Viola Ardone (Novel)
- Furio Andreotti (Screenplay)
- Camille Dugay Comencini (Screenplay)
- Cristina Comencini (Screenplay)
- Giulia Calenda (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Italo Petriccione
Editing: Esmeralda Calabria
Production: Palomar
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
based on novel or book, poverty, 1940s, impoverished, post-war italy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Children's Train about?
- In late 1940s Italy, a mother makes the difficult decision to send her son to the north, where he catches glimpses of a new life away from poverty.
- Who directed The Children's Train?
- The Children's Train was directed by Cristina Comencini.
- Who stars in The Children's Train?
- The Children's Train stars Barbara Ronchi, Serena Rossi, Christian Cervone, Stefano Accorsi, Francesco Di Leva, Antonia Truppo.
- How long is The Children's Train?
- The Children's Train has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is The Children's Train?
- The Children's Train is a Drama film.
- Where was The Children's Train produced?
- The Children's Train was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of The Children's Train?
- The themes of The Children's Train include: Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection.