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Release Date:
October 24, 2020
Original Title:
Children of the Night
Alternate Titles:
밤의 아이들
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
Eli Image
Production Countries:
Iran
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 87
A young boy tells the story of his failed suicide bombing attack as if it was a heroic episode. “If the bomb had exploded, no one would have survived.” “Did you hope so?” “Yes, I will go back someday and kill everyone while I commit suicide.” The most petrifying words flow casually from the boy’s mouth. The main characters in Children of the Night are five boy soldiers under the age of 15. These children, who are raised as “bombs of anger” by ISIS, are war criminals and at the same time victims. How are we supposed to live with these children? How can they live a life in the world? Behind the beautiful shots captured with elaborate close-ups, director Nouranipour tackles a burdensome question.
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