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Small Country: An African Childhood

2020Movie1 h 52 min

Drama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.6/5

A deeply moving, tense drama movie about growing up and society, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • War & Conflict
  • Loss of Innocence
  • Family Tragedy
  • African Cinema
  • Heartbreaking & Poignant
  • Political Upheaval
  • Child's Perspective

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Eric Barbier
Written by
Eric Barbier, Gaël Faye
Produced by
Jérôme Salle, Eric Jehelmann, Philippe Rousselet
Music by
Renaud Barbier

Everyone

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Facts

August 26, 2020 · 1 h 52 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
August 26, 2020
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France, Belgium
Available in
20 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Small Country: An African Childhood?"

Questions about Small Country: An African Childhood

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Small Country: An African Childhood?

It streams in 9 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Small Country: An African Childhood worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.6 and Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5).

Is Small Country: An African Childhood plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Small Country: An African Childhood?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Small Country: An African Childhood in English?

French

No, it was made in French.