Let All Children Smile (1957)

Let All Children Smile (1957) poster

The film's protagonists are the orphaned children taken into custody by the state and institutionalized at Children's House no. 6 from Bucharest. For Mészáros, the concern for the situation of children left orphaned during the Second World War is autobiographical: the director directly experienced the absence of parents in her own childhood.

Director: Márta Mészáros
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Eugen Popescu
Editing: Anton Belici
Production: Studioul "Alexandru Sahia"
Country: Romania
Language: Română
Original Language: ro

Keywords

orphanage, post war, communism, romania, woman director, kids, orphanhood, nonfiction

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Let All Children Smile about?
The film's protagonists are the orphaned children taken into custody by the state and institutionalized at Children's House no. 6 from Bucharest. For Mészáros, the concern for the situation of children left orphaned during the Second World War is autobiographical: the director directly experienced the absence of parents in her own childhood.
Who directed Let All Children Smile?
Let All Children Smile was directed by Márta Mészáros.
How long is Let All Children Smile?
Let All Children Smile has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
What genre is Let All Children Smile?
Let All Children Smile is a Documentary film.
Where was Let All Children Smile produced?
Let All Children Smile was produced in Romania.