

The Child
A Criança
Synopsis
The story takes place near Lisbon, in the mid-16th century. Bela, an adopted young man, tries to find his place in a family that is free, but trapped in a world where each shadow allows imperfections to shine through.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Marguerite de Hillerin, Félix Dutilloy-Liégeois
- Screenplay & Story
- Marguerite de Hillerin, Félix Dutilloy-Liégeois
- Original Title
- A Criança
- Country of Origin
- France, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- French, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Alfama Films, Leopardo Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marguerite de Hillerin, Félix Dutilloy-Liégeois
Marguerite de Hillerin, Félix Dutilloy-Liégeois
Mário Barroso
Paulo MilHomens
Paulo Branco, Juan Branco
Department Leadership Roster
Paulo Branco
Producer
Marguerite de Hillerin
Director
Félix Dutilloy-Liégeois
Director
Mário Barroso
Director of Photography
Juan Branco
Producer
Paulo MilHomens
Editor
Marguerite de Hillerin
Screenplay
Félix Dutilloy-Liégeois
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Child.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Child
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Child about?
The story takes place near Lisbon, in the mid-16th century. Bela, an adopted young man, tries to find his place in a family that is free, but trapped in a world where each shadow allows imperfections to shine through.
Who directed The Child?
The Child was directed by Marguerite de Hillerin, Félix Dutilloy-Liégeois.
Who stars in The Child?
The principal cast of The Child includes Grégory Gadebois, João Arrais, Alba Baptista, Maria João Pinho, Loïc Corbery.
When was The Child released and how long is it?
The Child was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
