Cain's Children

A filmmaker discovers a forbidden 1984 prison documentary featuring three boys who committed murder. The archival footage shows the youths confessing to their crimes and discussing their hopes for the future while held in a harsh communist Hungarian prison. This discovery prompts the director to search for the men, leading him to uncover hidden secrets and a side of Hungary he had not previously encountered.

This Hungarian and French documentary was directed by Marcell Gerő, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Sára László. The film features Zsolt Barcsai, József Gábor Nagy, and Pál Pásztor appearing as themselves. It was produced by ARTE France Cinéma, HBO Europe, and Campfilm. Released on September 23, 2014, the film has a runtime of 99 minutes. Audience reception has been positive, with a rating of 7.7/10 on IMDb based on 470 votes.