The Children's Train - What Does it Mean to Really Belong?
Chanced upon this gem of a movie on Netflix. I am honestly so grateful that OTT platforms have made it easier to explore great films worldwide.. This Italian film, The Children’s Train , is easily one of the finest movies I have ever seen in recent years. I love stories from history, especially when they are told through cinema, but often these movies disappoint. This one, however, beautifully captures what really happened in the poorer parts of Italy and Europe immediately after World War II ended. I particularly loved how the film starts with a grown-up Amerigo receiving a call about his mother’s death. This opening immediately pulled me in, building curiosity about Amerigo’s story. As the film progresses, it gently generates tension and genuine interest by making us wonder which mother he is mourning and which life he eventually chose. Set just after World War II, The Children’s Train tells the story of young children from poor families in southern Italy who were sent north te...