ScreenUK

For free updates and exclusive new content sign up

The Childhood of a Leader

A woman in a white shirt and creepy child in a black and white 1800 school uniform are looking intensely at the camera
Play
My list

Available on

Cinema showtimes

You must allow us to access your location in order to see showtimes near you.

Directed, co-written and co-produced by Brady Corbet, this gripping drama is loosely based on Jean-Paul Sartre’s 1939 short story. British cinematographer Lol Crawley captures the spectacular performances from a cast that includes the UK’s Tom Sweet and Robert Pattinson, with a stunning orchestral score from British-American composer Scott Walker. Co-produced by UK-based Unanimous Entertainment.

Directors

Writers

Cast

Developers

Synopsis

In 1919 France, we follow the childhood of ten-year-old Prescott (Tom Sweet), who is due to become a future leader. Son of an American diplomat (Liam Cunningham) and his troubled spouse (Bérénice Bejo), Prescott comes to learn the meaning of power from the dysfunction around him.