Speak Like a Child (1998)

Speak Like a Child (1998) poster

Speak Like a Child, the feature film debut of documentary director John Akomfrah, explores the intense friendship that evolves between three troubled teenagers growing up in an isolated children's home on the Northumbrian coast. The desolate beauty of the coastline is captured in stunning panoramas, while strong performances by the young cast help to create a lyrical and poignant drama.

Director: John Akomfrah
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 77 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: Leda Serene Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

friendship, bisexuality, coming of age

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Speak Like a Child about?
Speak Like a Child, the feature film debut of documentary director John Akomfrah, explores the intense friendship that evolves between three troubled teenagers growing up in an isolated children's home on the Northumbrian coast. The desolate beauty of the coastline is captured in stunning panoramas, while strong performances by the young cast help to create a lyrical and poignant drama.
Who directed Speak Like a Child?
Speak Like a Child was directed by John Akomfrah.
Who stars in Speak Like a Child?
Speak Like a Child stars Cal MacAninch, Rachel Fielding, Fraser Ayres, Alison Mac, Carla Henry, Gavin Green.
How long is Speak Like a Child?
Speak Like a Child has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
What genre is Speak Like a Child?
Speak Like a Child is a Drama film.
Where was Speak Like a Child produced?
Speak Like a Child was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Speak Like a Child?
The themes of Speak Like a Child include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.