The Child Crusades - Barefoot to the Promised Land (2006)

It was a fateful expedition into the unknown. 50.000 children marched along the banks of the Rhine and the Loire Rivers dressed in rags, dragged themselves barefoot across the snow-covered Alps. They reached the shores of the Mediterranean in a state of exhaustion, and were loaded onto shady ships and ended up as slaves at North African markets. The film snatches the stirring fate of these children from the realm of the forgotten and gives them back their dignity on the pages of history.

Director: Martin Papirowski
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 53 min
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Production: Zauberberg Filmproduktion, ZDF, ARTE
Country: Germany
Language: English
Original Language: de

Keywords

france, germany, crusade, 13th century

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Child Crusades - Barefoot to the Promised Land about?
It was a fateful expedition into the unknown. 50.000 children marched along the banks of the Rhine and the Loire Rivers dressed in rags, dragged themselves barefoot across the snow-covered Alps. They reached the shores of the Mediterranean in a state of exhaustion, and were loaded onto shady ships and ended up as slaves at North African markets. The film snatches the stirring fate of these children from the realm of the forgotten and gives them back their dignity on the pages of history.
Who directed The Child Crusades - Barefoot to the Promised Land?
The Child Crusades - Barefoot to the Promised Land was directed by Martin Papirowski.
Who stars in The Child Crusades - Barefoot to the Promised Land?
The Child Crusades - Barefoot to the Promised Land stars Steve Tipping.
How long is The Child Crusades - Barefoot to the Promised Land?
The Child Crusades - Barefoot to the Promised Land has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is The Child Crusades - Barefoot to the Promised Land?
The Child Crusades - Barefoot to the Promised Land is a Documentary, History film.
Where was The Child Crusades - Barefoot to the Promised Land produced?
The Child Crusades - Barefoot to the Promised Land was produced in Germany.