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Release Year1972
Runtime1h 24m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes17
DirectorAnthony Aikman
WritersBarbara Smith, Billy Byars, Anthony Aikman
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Genesis Children
About The Genesis Children
A charismatic leader and a high-spirited student group are on holiday in Italy. The surreal adventures of these friends are a free-flowing, four-part "multi-sensual symphony," bereft of traditional story line. One national critic described the boys' anarchic revelry as a "dream-like descent from civilization into the chaos reminiscent of Lord of the Flies."
Directed by Anthony Aikman, The Genesis Children leans on a strong ensemble — Vincent Child, Greg Hill, Peter Glawson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1972.
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