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Children
Karitas is a single mother of four who desperately tries to make ends meet. Fighting a losing battle with her ex-husband for custody over her three daughters, she is oblivious to what’s going on with her twelve year old Gudmund, a victim of brutal bullying at school and whose life is on the fast track to destruction. Gudmund’s only friend in the world is Marinó, a schizophrenic in his fourties who lives with his mother in the same apartment building. When Marinó realizes that his mother has secretly been dating a stranger, Marinó starts to lose grip on reality.
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Plot Summary
In this experimental film, a group of individuals engage in abstract discussions and interactions, exploring themes of connection, isolation, and the nature of existence. The narrative unfolds through a series of vignettes that challenge conventional storytelling and provoke introspection.
Critical Reception
Lars von Trier's "Children" was met with mixed to positive reviews, often praised for its daring artistic ambition and thought-provoking nature, though some found its abstract approach challenging and alienating.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its bold, experimental style.
Considered a challenging but rewarding cinematic experience.
Divisive for its unconventional narrative structure.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot entirely on digital video, contributing to its raw and unpolished aesthetic, a hallmark of some of Lars von Trier's earlier works.
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