Children of the Night

A young boy tells the story of his failed suicide bombing attack as if it was a heroic episode If the bomb had exploded no one would have survived Did you hope so Yes I will go back someday and kill everyone while I commit suicide The most petrifying words flow casually from the boys mouth The main characters in Children of the Night are five boy soldiers under the age of 15 These children who are raised as bombs of anger by ISIS are war criminals and at the same time victims How are we supposed to live with these children How can they live a life in the world Behind the beautiful shots captured with elaborate closeups director Nouranipour tackles a burdensome question