The Children's Rebellion
La révolte des enfants
Synopsis
In the 19th century, children -- particularly the children of the poor -- were considered to be an exploitable resource of docile and cheap labor. Anyone who had the effrontery to steal so much as a portion of a loaf of bread for any reason would (at the very least) go to prison, regardless of their age. However, people of conscience were beginning to protest against this situation. The story takes place in a prison for children where conditions are particularly harsh. The warden is a thick-headed martinet who demands complete compliance with the rules, or the children will be brutally dealt with. The assistant warden is a more modern man, and is appalled by the whole institution, but seeks to begin by reforming it. To that end, he has invited a journalist to come and see the conditions that prevail there, in the hopes that she will rouse public opinion against at least this one form of injustice.
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Michel Aumont
The uncle
André Wilms
Mr. Alexis
Bernard Musson
Mr. Alexis's father
Clémentine Amouroux
Countess of Ozeray
Nada Strancar
Mrs. Alexis
Bernard Ballet
Disciplinarian
Dominique Reymond
Jeanne
Daniel Laloux
Priest
Loïc Even
'Le Penseur'
Robinson Stévenin
'Rase-Motte'
Sagamore Stévenin
'Tête vide'
Jonathan Zaccaï
'Grande Gueule'
Renaud Ménager
'La Grenouille'
Thomas Damisch
'Petit Jésus'
Quentin Ogier
'Le Mondain'
Swann Arlaud
Lucien
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gérard Poitou-Weber
- Screenplay & Story
- Chantal Rémy, Gérard Poitou-Weber
- Original Score
- René Aubry
- Original Title
- La révolte des enfants
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Blue Films, SFP, Société Générale de Cinématographie (S.G.C.)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gérard Poitou-Weber
Chantal Rémy, Gérard Poitou-Weber
René Aubry
Dominique Brenguier
Colette Farrugia, Jean-Pierre Segal
Raymond Blumenthal, Philippe Melenec
Department Leadership Roster
Gérard Poitou-Weber
Director
Raymond Blumenthal
Producer
Philippe Melenec
Producer
Chantal Rémy
Writer
Gérard Poitou-Weber
Writer
René Aubry
Original Music Composer
Dominique Brenguier
Director of Photography
Colette Farrugia
Editor
Jean-Pierre Segal
Editor
Claude Lenoir
Production Design
Gisèle Tanalias
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Children's Rebellion
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What is The Children's Rebellion about?
In the 19th century, children -- particularly the children of the poor -- were considered to be an exploitable resource of docile and cheap labor. Anyone who had the effrontery to steal so much as a portion of a loaf of bread for any reason would (at the very least) go to prison, regardless of their age. However, people of conscience were beginning to protest against this situation. The story takes place in a prison for children where conditions are particularly harsh. The warden is a thick-headed martinet who demands complete compliance with the rules, or the children will be brutally dealt with. The assistant warden is a more modern man, and is appalled by the whole institution, but seeks to begin by reforming it. To that end, he has invited a journalist to come and see the conditions that prevail there, in the hopes that she will rouse public opinion against at least this one form of injustice.
Who directed The Children's Rebellion?
The Children's Rebellion was directed by Gérard Poitou-Weber.
Who stars in The Children's Rebellion?
The principal cast of The Children's Rebellion includes Michel Aumont, André Wilms, Bernard Musson, Clémentine Amouroux, Nada Strancar.
When was The Children's Rebellion released and how long is it?
The Children's Rebellion was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Children's Rebellion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Children's Rebellion was composed by René Aubry.