Children of the Monkey
I figli della scimmia
Synopsis
Dario, father of a disabled child, begins to receive attention from his brother's teenage son, discovering that he prefers him to his own. In the growing complicity with his nephew he finds the son he would have liked to have, he takes on the role of the father he could have been. An illusory and dangerous role-playing game that will put the entire family at risk.
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Children of the Monkey new clip official from Venice Film Festival 2026 (2/2)
Type: Clip • Published 2026-09-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tommaso Landucci
- Screenplay & Story
- Damiano Femfert, Tommaso Landucci
- Original Title
- I figli della scimmia
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Lungta Film, Lebowski, Mosaicon Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tommaso Landucci
Damiano Femfert, Tommaso Landucci
Guido Michelotti
Andrea Maguolo
Department Leadership Roster
Tommaso Landucci
Director
Guido Michelotti
Director of Photography
Andrea Maguolo
Editor
Antonella Di Martino
Production Design
Giulia Accornero
Costume Design
Damiano Femfert
Screenplay
Tommaso Landucci
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Frequently Asked Questions About Children of the Monkey
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What is Children of the Monkey about?
Dario, father of a disabled child, begins to receive attention from his brother's teenage son, discovering that he prefers him to his own. In the growing complicity with his nephew he finds the son he would have liked to have, he takes on the role of the father he could have been. An illusory and dangerous role-playing game that will put the entire family at risk.
Who directed Children of the Monkey?
Children of the Monkey was directed by Tommaso Landucci.
Who stars in Children of the Monkey?
The principal cast of Children of the Monkey includes Riccardo Scamarcio, Fausto Russo Alesi, Lidia Liberman, Cristina Odasso, Tancredi Naldini.
When was Children of the Monkey released and how long is it?
Children of the Monkey was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.