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Children of Heaven (Bacheha-Ye aseman) (1997)

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Average Rating: 7.5/10
Reviews Counted: 26
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Average Rating: 7/10
Critic Reviews: 6
Fresh: 4 | Rotten: 2

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The Children of Heaven follows the relationship between an impoverished brother and sister, Ali and Zahra, who are thrust into a difficult circumstance. They choose to solve their problem themselves, without telling their parents, in their own unique way. What follows is a tender, moving tale of compassion, determination and deep family love.

PG, 1 hr. 28 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Comedy

Directed By: Majid Majidi

In Theaters: Jan 22, 1999 Wide

On DVD: Sep 3, 2002

Miramax

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Critic Reviews for Children of Heaven (Bacheha-Ye aseman)

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Majidi... captures the immediacy and essence of kids: proud, emotional, spirited, and disarmingly sincere.

April 30, 2007 Full Review Source: Seattle Weekly

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Sean Axmaker

Seattle Weekly

A truly revolutionary film.

January 8, 2007 Full Review Source: Film Journal International

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Maria Garcia

Film Journal International

Proof that it doesn't take an elaborate story to make a terrific film.

December 8, 2004 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

Iranian social realism with runaway charm

December 1, 2003 Comment

Brian Gibson

Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Canada)

One of the most gentle social commentaries you are ever likely to see, with heartwrenching performances from two young (non-actor) children. This will melt your heart.

February 10, 2003 Comment

Shannon J. Harvey

Sunday Times (Australia)

Children of Heaven serves as a heart warming meditation about real goodness in humanity

September 10, 2002 Full Review Source: Old School Reviews

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John A. Nesbit

Old School Reviews Source: Old School Reviews

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Benevolent and powerful, The Children Of Heaven follows a brother and a sister of a destitute family in Iran whose relationship is challenged by a lost pair of shoes. Beautiful and sincere, Children Of Heaven is of compassion and determination with a heightened sense of responsibility. Children Of Heaven believes in

October 2, 2011

Jan Marc Macababayao

Super Reviewer

Nice overall, except for the abrupt ending. The director does give us hints which can be easily interpreted, but I'd have preferred it elaborated. I mean, when they didn't mind giving us half to one minute shots of kids running at various points (which we could have easily understood even if it was relatively lesser in

May 21, 2010