Children of the Sun
Kinder der Sonne
Synopsis
Four friends from Berlin spend their summer in Greece trying to free themselves of all societal norms and conventions. They throw away their phones, open their relationships and begin to question all mental and physical limits in search of freedom. But just as their newfound utopia unfolds, forest fires erupt around their camp. The four friends realize that they might have to leave the country and above all, their youthful ideals behind.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmfest Hamburg
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leonie Krippendorff
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonie Krippendorff
- Original Title
- Kinder der Sonne
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Greece
- Spoken Languages
- German, Greek, English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Kineo Filmproduktion, StudioBauhaus, Das kleine Fernsehspiel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leonie Krippendorff
Leonie Krippendorff
Lotta Kilian
Emma Gräf
Peter Hartwig, Anna Werner
Department Leadership Roster
Leonie Krippendorff
Writer
Leonie Krippendorff
Director
Peter Hartwig
Producer
Anna Werner
Producer
Lotta Kilian
Director of Photography
Emma Gräf
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Children of the Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Children of the Sun about?
Four friends from Berlin spend their summer in Greece trying to free themselves of all societal norms and conventions. They throw away their phones, open their relationships and begin to question all mental and physical limits in search of freedom. But just as their newfound utopia unfolds, forest fires erupt around their camp. The four friends realize that they might have to leave the country and above all, their youthful ideals behind.
Who directed Children of the Sun?
Children of the Sun was directed by Leonie Krippendorff.
Who stars in Children of the Sun?
The principal cast of Children of the Sun includes Jella Haase, Lena Urzendowsky, Joshua Hupfauer, Andronikos Korakas, Gogo Kartsana.
When was Children of the Sun released and how long is it?
Children of the Sun was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.