The Wild Years
Originally released in 2013. The Wild Years is a documentary film. directed by Ventura Durall. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The three protagonists play, eat and argue together. In this, at least, they are no different from other boys their age. But they are different in one crucial way, because nine-year-old Daniel and Habtom and Yohannes, both aged 12, live on the street, sleeping in an abandoned car on the side of the road. Without money or any form of adult support, they struggle to survive in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. And there are around 270,000 other street kids like them. The film records the three boys’ daily lives without being overly sentimental.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 22, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
8.8/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
CA
Original language
Country
Spain
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CA
Production Companies
- Nanouk Films
- BiraBiro Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wild Years about?
The three protagonists play, eat and argue together. In this, at least, they are no different from other boys their age. But they are different in one crucial way, because nine-year-old Daniel and ...
Who directed The Wild Years?
The Wild Years was directed by Ventura Durall.
How long is The Wild Years?
The Wild Years has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was The Wild Years released?
The Wild Years was released on November 22, 2013 in theaters.