Children In War
At the end of the 20th Century, the targeting and killing of children
in war has become another crime against humanity. Although the
Principles of Protection and the Convention on the Rights of the Child
in wartime are clearly defined by international law, these accepted
governments and military leaders routinely violate standards of decency.
In today's wars 90 percent of the casualties are civilians, compared to
50 percent in World War II.
CHILDREN IN WAR is a powerful,
compassionate and disturbing report on the effects of war and terrorism
on children caught in the midst of armed conflict. Filmed on location in
Bosnia, Rwanda, Palestine, Israel and Northern Ireland, this feature-length
documentary explores war-torn neighborhoods, orphanages, schools and
refugee camps.
Through the eyes of children, the tragedy of war is
witnessed.
108 minutes 2000
Prime Time Emmy Award
Unesco Award