The Children's Republic
A República di Mininus
Synopsis
In a war-torn African country, a small group of young people, led by Mão-de-Ferro, a traumatized and violent war child, arrive in a mysterious city where children, abandoned by adults, have created their own utopian republic.
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Danny Glover
Dubem
Hedviges Mamudo
Mão-de-Ferro
Melanie de Vales
Nuta
Joyce Simbine Saiete
Fatima
Bruno Mauro Armindo Nhavene
Ayma
Anaïs Adrianopoulos
Bia
Stephen Carew
Toni
Maurice Ngwakum
Chico
Esther Ugochinvere Nwokocha
Amiga
Verónica Nneamaka Nwokocha
Aimée
Kherin Ramutala
Baifaz
Georgina João Cosa
Girl
Murambiwa Rusike
Child President #1
Claris Masimba Kamwendo
Child President #2
Peter P. Gudo
Tigre
Elizabeth Carew
Head Nurse
Sidney Mafumo
Mão-de-Ferro (5 Years Old)
Kassia Tarsis Retagi dos Santos
Wounded Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
FESPACO Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Flora Gomes
- Screenplay & Story
- Franck Moisnard, Flora Gomes
- Original Score
- Papa Oumar Ngom, Youssou N'Dour
- Original Title
- A República di Mininus
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Germany, Guinea-Bissau, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Filmes do Tejo II, Les Films de l'Après-Midi, Neue Mediopolis Filmproduktion, RTP, Saga Film, Telecine Bissau Produções
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Flora Gomes
Franck Moisnard, Flora Gomes
Papa Oumar Ngom, Youssou N'Dour
João Ribeiro
Dominique Pâris
François d'Artemare, Pedro Pimenta, Maria João Mayer
Department Leadership Roster
Flora Gomes
Director
Tim Pannen
Production Design
François d'Artemare
Producer
Franck Moisnard
Screenplay
Dominique Pâris
Editor
João Ribeiro
Director of Photography
Flora Gomes
Screenplay
Papa Oumar Ngom
Original Music Composer
Maria João Mayer
Producer
Youssou N'Dour
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Children's Republic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Children's Republic about?
In a war-torn African country, a small group of young people, led by Mão-de-Ferro, a traumatized and violent war child, arrive in a mysterious city where children, abandoned by adults, have created their own utopian republic.
Who directed The Children's Republic?
The Children's Republic was directed by Flora Gomes.
Who stars in The Children's Republic?
The principal cast of The Children's Republic includes Danny Glover, Hedviges Mamudo, Melanie de Vales, Joyce Simbine Saiete, Bruno Mauro Armindo Nhavene.
When was The Children's Republic released and how long is it?
The Children's Republic was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Children's Republic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Children's Republic was composed by Papa Oumar Ngom, Youssou N'Dour.