The Children's Hour
La hora de los niños
Synopsis
A married couple entrusts the care of their young son to a strange clown. The film focuses on the relationship between the clown and the child, to whom he reluctantly tells stories and tries to keep entertained while waiting for his fee to be paid.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Febio Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arturo Ripstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Arturo Ripstein, Pedro F. Miret
- Original Title
- La hora de los niños
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Cine Independiente de México
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arturo Ripstein
Arturo Ripstein, Pedro F. Miret
Alexis Grivas
Rafael Castanedo
Felipe Cazals
Department Leadership Roster
Arturo Ripstein
Director
Arturo Ripstein
Writer
Pedro F. Miret
Writer
Alexis Grivas
Director of Photography
Rafael Castanedo
Editor
Julio Alejandro
Production Design
Malicha Moreno
Costume Design
Felipe Cazals
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Children's Hour
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What is The Children's Hour about?
A married couple entrusts the care of their young son to a strange clown. The film focuses on the relationship between the clown and the child, to whom he reluctantly tells stories and tries to keep entertained while waiting for his fee to be paid.
Who directed The Children's Hour?
The Children's Hour was directed by Arturo Ripstein.
Who stars in The Children's Hour?
The principal cast of The Children's Hour includes Armando Coria, Ana María Pecanins, Carlos Savage, Carlos Nieto, Marta Zamora.
When was The Children's Hour released and how long is it?
The Children's Hour was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.