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199152 minPG-13documentary

Children's War

199152 minPG-13documentary

A silent and not officially declared war rages in a minefield, where combatants cannot distinguish their enemies.

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A silent and not officially declared war rages in a minefield, where combatants cannot distinguish their enemies.

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Sandra Werneck

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Sandra Werneck

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A minefield serves as the backdrop for a conflict that lacks clear causes or objectives. Children become unwitting combatants in a silent war, facing dangers they cannot comprehend. Directed by Sandra Werneck in 1991, "Children's War" presents a stark portrayal of the struggles faced by young individuals caught in a battle where the lines between friend and foe blur. The film captures the chaos of a conflict that remains officially unacknowledged, yet profoundly impacts the lives of those involved.

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