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Movie Info

Release Date: August 01, 1997
Runtime: 88 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (27)
Genres:
Drama Family
Budget: $180,000
Revenue: $925,402
Original Language: Persian
Status: Released
Production Countries:
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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83%
Tomatometer
77
77/100
Metacritic
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7.9/10
TMDB
705 votes
8.2/10
IMDb
89,583 votes
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Children of Heaven

1997

"A bond stronger than shoes, a journey of love."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Los niños del cielo? 🇫🇷 FR: Les enfants du ciel? 🇩🇪 DE: Kinder des Himmels? 🇵🇹 PT: Filhos do Paraíso? 🇮🇹 IT: I bambini del cielo? All international titles (27) →
Drama Family 88 min 8.2/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 7+

7+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 0/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $180,000
Revenue: $925,402
Profit $745,402
ROI +414.1% (5.1x)

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Cast of Children of Heaven

Reza Naji as Ali's Father in Children of Heaven
Reza Naji
Ali's Father
Fereshte Sarabandi as Ali's Mother in Children of Heaven
Fereshte Sarabandi
Ali's Mother

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Children of Heaven

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  • The film was shot on location in Tehran, Iran, which adds authenticity to the portrayal of the city's streets and neighborhoods.

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  • Majid Majidi, the director, often worked with non-professional child actors, which contributed to the film's natural performances and emotional resonance.

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  • Ali's character was specifically written to embody the qualities of responsibility and care for his sister, reflecting cultural values around familial duty.

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  • In one scene, Zohre's shoes are shown to be worn and old; this detail emphasizes the theme of socioeconomic disparity throughout the film.

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  • There is a continuity error where the color of Zohre's shoes changes slightly between scenes, which can be noticed by attentive viewers.

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  • Majid Majidi's storytelling style in 'Children of Heaven' has been compared to that of Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami, particularly in their focus on childhood and social issues.

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