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Children. As Time Flies.

2008·Movie
1h 26min

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Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Violence5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

The third part of Thomas Heise's time-lapse observation, in which he accompanies the people of Saxony-Anhalt. At the centre of the film is Jeanette, who grew up with four brothers and became pregnant at 15. In the meantime, however, she fulfilled her dream and became a bus driver. Her eldest son Tommy is a troubled child, while the younger Paul is doing well at school and the family has high hopes for him. Heise interacts with her family with openness and caution, without shaming anyone. What emerges is a work about the changing story of a place and the people who live there.
Social DocumentaryEast German LifeFamily StrugglesComing-of-AgeClass IssuesContemporary RealismCharacter-DrivenMelancholy

Crew

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Children. As Time Flies. legally?

Children. As Time Flies. is included with a subscription to DocAlliance Films in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Children. As Time Flies. worth watching?

55
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Children. As Time Flies.?

1 h 26 min

Children. As Time Flies. runs 1 h 26 min.

What language is Children. As Time Flies. in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Children. As Time Flies.?

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