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Children of the Night (2016)

5.520161h 30mIT
DramaMysteryCrimeThriller

Directed by Andrea De Sica

Rating

5.5/10

Runtime

1h 30m

Language

IT

Release

November 23, 2016

Director

Andrea De Sica

Overview

Somewhere in the bleak Italian Alps is an isolated boarding school for troubled boys of the ultra privileged. 17-year old Giulio is sent there by his mother and finds himself instantly at odds with both his peers and the staff until the arrival of the eccentric Eduordo. The pair bond over their mutu...

Cast

Vincenzo Crea

Vincenzo Crea

Giulio

Ludovico Succio

Ludovico Succio

Edoardo

Fabrizio Rongione

Fabrizio Rongione

Mathias

Yuliia Sobol

Yuliia Sobol

Elena

Luigi Bignone

Luigi Bignone

Riccardo

Pietro Monfreda

Pietro Monfreda

Paolo

Michael Bernhard Plattner

Michael Bernhard Plattner

Michi

Marco Boriero

Marco Boriero

Reinhart

Franco Moscon

Franco Moscon

School Professor Ercole

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Children of the Night (2016), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Somewhere in the bleak Italian Alps is an isolated boarding school for troubled boys of the ultra privileged. 17-year old Giulio is sent there by his mother and finds himself instantly at odds with both his peers and the staff until the arrival of the eccentric Eduordo. The pair bond over their mutual desire for escape, which they eventually do, and run away to a nightclub in the middle of the woods. There they meet Elena, a young prostitute whose destiny will be unforgettably linked to theirs. For the boys, the night is full of freedom, disturbing experiences, and secrets. But what they discover about their experiences, and their school, may be the biggest secret of all.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Children of the Night. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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