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The Child I Never Was

2002 · 81 min Drama Crime
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

A serial killer dispassionately discusses the nuts and bolts of his grisly avocation, as well as the youthful traumas which helped to mold him into a psychopath, in this disturbing independent drama from Germany, based on the true story of of Germany's most famous child murderer Juergen Bartsch who, between the ages of 15 and 19, abused, tortured and killed four schoolboys in the Ruhr region of Germany from 1962 to 1966.

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Original Title Ein Leben lang kurze Hosen tragen
Year 2002
Country Germany
Genre Drama, Crime
Director Kai S. Pieck
Runtime 81 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (23 votes)

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The Child I Never Was has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.5/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A 2002 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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