Children of the Revolution
Synopsis
Inspired by the student revolutions of 1968, two women in Germany and Japan set out to plot world revolution as leaders of the Baader Meinhof Group and the Japanese Red Army. What were they fighting for and what have we learned?
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Children of the Revolution trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shane O'Sullivan
- Original Title
- Children of the Revolution
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- E2 Films, Transmission Pictures, WDR, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shane O'Sullivan
Axel Schneppat, Bassem Fayad, Robin Probyn
Ben Yeates, Fergal McGrath, Shane O'Sullivan
Department Leadership Roster
Shane O'Sullivan
Director
Axel Schneppat
Director of Photography
Bassem Fayad
Director of Photography
Robin Probyn
Director of Photography
Ben Yeates
Editor
Fergal McGrath
Editor
Shane O'Sullivan
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Children of the Revolution
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What is Children of the Revolution about?
Inspired by the student revolutions of 1968, two women in Germany and Japan set out to plot world revolution as leaders of the Baader Meinhof Group and the Japanese Red Army. What were they fighting for and what have we learned?
Who directed Children of the Revolution?
Children of the Revolution was directed by Shane O'Sullivan.
Who stars in Children of the Revolution?
The principal cast of Children of the Revolution includes Mei Shigenobu, Bettina Rohl, Masao Adachi, Astrid Proll, Leila Khaled.
When was Children of the Revolution released and how long is it?
Children of the Revolution was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.