Children Underground
Synopsis
Children Underground follows the story of five street children, aged eight to sixteen who live in a subway station in Bucharest, Romania. The street kids are encountered daily by commuting adults, who pass them by in the station as they starve, swindle, and steal, all while searching desperately for a fresh can of paint to get high with.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 19, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edet Belzberg
- Original Score
- Joel Goodman
- Original Title
- Children Underground
- Country of Origin
- Romania, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Romanian
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edet Belzberg
Joel Goodman
Wolfgang Held
Jonathan Oppenheim
Alan Oxman, Edet Belzberg, Michel Negroponte, Jonathan Oppenheim
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Oppenheim
Editor
Edet Belzberg
Director
Alan Oxman
Producer
Edet Belzberg
Producer
Wolfgang Held
Director of Photography
Joel Goodman
Original Music Composer
Jonathan Oppenheim
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Children Underground
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What is Children Underground about?
Children Underground follows the story of five street children, aged eight to sixteen who live in a subway station in Bucharest, Romania. The street kids are encountered daily by commuting adults, who pass them by in the station as they starve, swindle, and steal, all while searching desperately for a fresh can of paint to get high with.
Who directed Children Underground?
Children Underground was directed by Edet Belzberg.
Who stars in Children Underground?
The principal cast of Children Underground includes Cristina Ionescu, Mihai Alexandre Tudose, Violeta 'Macarena' Rosu, Ana Turturica, Marian Turturica.
When was Children Underground released and how long is it?
Children Underground was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Children Underground?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Children Underground was composed by Joel Goodman.