The Children
Les Enfants
Synopsis
Ernesto, a seven-year-old boy who has the body of a thirty-year-old man, decides, upon attending his first day of school, that he no longer wishes to attend, because he does not wish to be taught matters that he does not know.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Hangzhou Une histoire du cinéma français
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marguerite Duras
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Mascolo, Jean-Marc Turine, Marguerite Duras
- Original Score
- Carlos D'Alessio
- Original Title
- Les Enfants
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marguerite Duras
Jean Mascolo, Jean-Marc Turine, Marguerite Duras
Carlos D'Alessio
Bruno Nuytten
Françoise Belleville
Department Leadership Roster
Marguerite Duras
Director
Jean Mascolo
Writer
Jean-Marc Turine
Writer
Marguerite Duras
Writer
Bruno Nuytten
Director of Photography
Christian Gasc
Costume Design
Carlos D'Alessio
Original Music Composer
Françoise Belleville
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Children
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Children about?
Ernesto, a seven-year-old boy who has the body of a thirty-year-old man, decides, upon attending his first day of school, that he no longer wishes to attend, because he does not wish to be taught matters that he does not know.
Who directed The Children?
The Children was directed by Marguerite Duras.
Who stars in The Children?
The principal cast of The Children includes Axel Bogousslavsky, Daniel Gélin, Tatiana Moukhine, Martine Chevallier, André Dussollier.
When was The Children released and how long is it?
The Children was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Children?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Children was composed by Carlos D'Alessio.