Small Country: An African Childhood
Petit Pays
“When The Innocence Of Childhood Faces History”
Synopsis
Gabriel, aged 10, lives in a comfortable ex-pat neighborhood in Burundi, his ‘small country’. Gabriel is a normal kid, happy, carefree and having adventures with his friends and little sister. Then in 1993, tensions in neighboring Rwanda spill over, threatening his family and his innocence.
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Jean-Paul Rouve
Michel
Isabelle Kabano
Yvonne
Djibril Vancoppenolle
Gabriel
Delya de Medina
Ana
Veronika Varga
Mme Economopoulos
Tao Monladja
Gino
Ruben Ruhanamilindi
Armand
Brian Gakwavu
Lucien
Kenny Hubbawive
Paul
Nelson Membe
Francis
Edouard Niyonteze
Prothé
Elvis Nahimana
Innocent
Joseph Amani Ndume
Pascal
Chloé Gasaro
Felicite
Benny Bumako
Pacifique
Tatiana Nikuze
Mariana
Febronie Mukamabano
Rosalie
Florentine Kabasinga
Eusébie
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 21, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Barbier
- Screenplay & Story
- Gaël Faye, Eric Barbier
- Original Score
- Renaud Barbier
- Original Title
- Petit Pays
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Jerico Films, Super 8 Production, France 2 Cinéma, Pathé, SCOPE Pictures, Petit Pays Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Barbier
Gaël Faye, Eric Barbier
Renaud Barbier
Antoine Sanier
Jennifer Augé
Philippe Rousselet, Eric Jehelmann, Jérôme Salle
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe Rousselet
Producer
Eric Jehelmann
Producer
Antoine Sanier
Director of Photography
Jennifer Augé
Editor
Laurence Esnault
Costume Design
Jérôme Salle
Producer
Eric Barbier
Director
Eric Barbier
Writer
Renaud Barbier
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Small Country: An African Childhood
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What is Small Country: An African Childhood about?
Gabriel, aged 10, lives in a comfortable ex-pat neighborhood in Burundi, his ‘small country’. Gabriel is a normal kid, happy, carefree and having adventures with his friends and little sister. Then in 1993, tensions in neighboring Rwanda spill over, threatening his family and his innocence.
Who directed Small Country: An African Childhood?
Small Country: An African Childhood was directed by Eric Barbier.
Who stars in Small Country: An African Childhood?
The principal cast of Small Country: An African Childhood includes Jean-Paul Rouve, Isabelle Kabano, Djibril Vancoppenolle, Delya de Medina, Veronika Varga.
When was Small Country: An African Childhood released and how long is it?
Small Country: An African Childhood was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Small Country: An African Childhood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Small Country: An African Childhood was composed by Renaud Barbier.
Is Small Country: An African Childhood based on a book or true story?
Small Country: An African Childhood is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gaël Faye".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Small Country: An African Childhood?
Small Country: An African Childhood holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).