The Children's Republic (2012)

The Children's Republic (2012) poster

In a war-torn African country, a small group of young people, led by Mão-de-Ferro, a traumatized and violent war child, arrive in a mysterious city where children, abandoned by adults, have created their own utopian republic.

Director: Flora Gomes
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, War
Runtime: 78 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Papa Oumar Ngom, Youssou N'Dour
Cinematography: João Ribeiro
Editing: Dominique Pâris
Production: Filmes do Tejo II, Les Films de l'Après-Midi, Neue Mediopolis Filmproduktion, RTP, Saga Film, Telecine Bissau Produções
Country: Belgium, France, Germany, Guinea-Bissau, Portugal
Language: English, Français
Original Language: pt

Keywords

africa, utopia, war child, political allegory

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Flora Gomes
More Films in Genre: Drama, Fantasy, War

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Children's Republic about?
In a war-torn African country, a small group of young people, led by Mão-de-Ferro, a traumatized and violent war child, arrive in a mysterious city where children, abandoned by adults, have created their own utopian republic.
Who directed The Children's Republic?
The Children's Republic was directed by Flora Gomes.
Who stars in The Children's Republic?
The Children's Republic stars Danny Glover, Hedviges Mamudo, Melanie de Vales, Joyce Simbine Saiete, Bruno Mauro Armindo Nhavene, Anaïs Adrianopoulos.
How long is The Children's Republic?
The Children's Republic has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is The Children's Republic?
The Children's Republic is a Drama, Fantasy, War film.
Where was The Children's Republic produced?
The Children's Republic was produced in Belgium, France, Germany, Guinea-Bissau, Portugal.