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The City of Children

The City of Children (2012)

Sep 24, 2012 1h 36m Drama

The arrival of children, as seen through the stories of four different couples, just when a pregnancy comes along and conflicts with their lives. A marital crisis becomes a family tragedy; a mad man's gun forces a young couple to reconsider a premature pregnancy; a long struggle of in-vitro fertilizations brings together and forces apart two sterile women who have shared the same man; and a young Iraqi immigrant, all alone in her apartment, is forced to give birth to her child with the help of her Greek stalker and next door neighbor. The stories unfold within a day and collide in a violent and fatal incident.

Directed by Giorgos Gikapeppas

Cast

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Kika Georgiou
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Kika Georgiou

as Nadine

Giorgos Ziovas
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Giorgos Ziovas

as Antonis

Vasilis Bisbikis
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Vasilis Bisbikis

as Fotis

Anna Kalaitzidou
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Anna Kalaitzidou

as Dina

Iosif Polyzoidis
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Iosif Polyzoidis

as Nadine's Neighbor

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Dimitris Kotzias

as Tasos

Natalia Kalimeratzi
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Natalia Kalimeratzi

as Liza

Maria Tsima
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Maria Tsima

as Vaso

Iro Loupi
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Iro Loupi

as Marina

Leonidas Kakouris
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Leonidas Kakouris

as Spyros

Michalis Sarantis
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Michalis Sarantis

as Giannis

Crew

Director
  • Giorgos Gikapeppas
Writer
  • Giorgos Gikapeppas
Producer
  • Mihalis Ktistakis
  • Giorgos Gikapeppas
  • Konstantina Vonorta

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Thematic Analysis

As a dramatic work, The City of Children examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.

Director Giorgos Gikapeppas brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 2012, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of The City of Children took approximately 19 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 96 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 129 minutes long.
  • Some visual effects sequences took up to 6 months to complete.
  • The costume department created over 330 unique costume pieces for the production.
  • The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.

Historical Context

  • In 2012, when this film is released:
  • Climate change awareness was becoming a central global concern.
  • Smartphones and social media had transformed daily life and communication.
  • Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: September 24, 2012
  • Runtime: 1h 36m

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