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The Children's Republic

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2012 · 78 min Drama Fantasy War
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

In a war-torn African country, a small group of young people, led by Mão-de-Ferro, a traumatized and violent war child, arrive in a mysterious city where children, abandoned by adults, have created their own utopian republic.

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Original Title A República di Mininus
Year 2012
Country Belgium, France, Germany
Genre Drama, Fantasy, War
Director Flora Gomes
Runtime 78 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.8/10 (3 votes)

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The film constructs a powerful allegory, relying on the stark contrast between the brutality of the adult world and the fragile, self-governed micro-society of children. It explores the psychological scars of conflict through a lens of magical realism, questioning whether innocence can be a foundation for a new world.

What lingers after the viewing is a profound sense of melancholy for lost childhood and the cyclical nature of violence. The film offers no easy solace, only a poignant reflection on survival and community. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Flora Gomes

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With quiet focus, allowing its allegorical layers to unfold slowly.

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