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Small Country: An African Childhood

2020·Movie
1h 52min
69
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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Growing up, society, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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When The Innocence Of Childhood Faces History

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.
Historical DramaComing-of-AgeWar & ConflictLoss of InnocenceFamily TragedyAfrican CinemaHeartbreaking & PoignantPolitical UpheavalChild's Perspective

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Is Small Country: An African Childhood worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Small Country: An African Childhood rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Small Country: An African Childhood?

1 h 52 min

Small Country: An African Childhood runs 1 h 52 min.

What language is Small Country: An African Childhood in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France, Belgium.

In how many countries can I watch Small Country: An African Childhood?

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