

We Were Children
Eravamo bambini
Synopsis
In a police station in a small village, a sergeant interrogates a young and frightened postman, known as "Cacasotto". He, normally known for being calm and good-hearted, was arrested for having threatened a policeman on patrol with a knife. Eventually, Cacasotto begins to speak with the cop. And he tells what happened twenty years earlier to him and to his five best friends: Gianluca, Walter, Peppino, Margherita and his little brother, Andrea.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Release History & Theatrical Window
St. Ali Italian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marco Martani
- Screenplay & Story
- Marco Martani
- Original Score
- Francesco Cerasi
- Original Title
- Eravamo bambini
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Vision Distribution, Wildside, Minerva Pictures, Europictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marco Martani
Marco Martani, Massimiliano Bruno
Francesco Cerasi
Valerio Azzali
Luciana Pandolfelli
Lorenzo Gangarossa, Gianluca Curti, Mario Gianani, Santo Versace
Department Leadership Roster
Marco Martani
Screenplay
Marco Martani
Director
Massimiliano Bruno
Writer
Paola Peraro
Production Design
Lorenzo Gangarossa
Producer
Gianluca Curti
Producer
Luciana Pandolfelli
Editor
Ornella Campanale
Costume Design
Mario Gianani
Producer
Valerio Azzali
Director of Photography
Francesco Cerasi
Original Music Composer
Santo Versace
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for We Were Children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About We Were Children
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is We Were Children about?
In a police station in a small village, a sergeant interrogates a young and frightened postman, known as "Cacasotto". He, normally known for being calm and good-hearted, was arrested for having threatened a policeman on patrol with a knife. Eventually, Cacasotto begins to speak with the cop. And he tells what happened twenty years earlier to him and to his five best friends: Gianluca, Walter, Peppino, Margherita and his little brother, Andrea.
Who directed We Were Children?
We Were Children was directed by Marco Martani.
Who stars in We Were Children?
The principal cast of We Were Children includes Lorenzo Richelmy, Alessio Lapice, Lucrezia Guidone, Francesco Russo, Giancarlo Commare.
When was We Were Children released and how long is it?
We Were Children was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for We Were Children?
The original motion picture soundtrack for We Were Children was composed by Francesco Cerasi.
