Children Underground(2001)
Children Underground Synopsis
Children Underground follows the story of five street children, aged eight to sixteen who live in a subway station in Bucharest, Romania. The street kids are encountered daily by commuting adults, who pass them by in the station as they starve, swindle, and steal, all while searching desperately for a fresh can of paint to get high with.
Children Underground (2001) is a documentary film directed by Edet Belzberg, released on September 19, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Cristina Ionescu, Mihai Alexandre Tudose, Violeta 'Macarena' Rosu and Ana Turturica. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Edet Belzberg
- Producers:
- Alan Oxman, Edet Belzberg, Jonathan Oppenheim
- Cinematographer:
- Wolfgang Held
- Composer:
- Joel Goodman
- Status:
- Released
Children Underground Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Edet Belzberg, produced by Alan Oxman, Edet Belzberg and Jonathan Oppenheim.
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Children Underground Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 40 ratings.
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Children Underground – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Children Underground online?
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Children Underground (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Children Underground?
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The main cast of Children Underground (2001) includes Cristina Ionescu, Mihai Alexandre Tudose, Violeta 'Macarena' Rosu, Ana Turturica and Marian Turturica. The film was directed by Edet Belzberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Children Underground released?
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Children Underground was released on September 19, 2001 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Children Underground worth watching?
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Children Underground (2001) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.