Children of the Pyre
2008, English. Directed by Rajesh S. Jala.
This documentary follows the life of Seven children who are working under extreme conditions at India's busiest cremation ground, Manikarnika in Banaras.
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- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 26 August 2008
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Children of the Pyre runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
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Children of the Pyre isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 August 2008. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Children of the Pyre?
If you liked Children of the Pyre, try The Cave, Night Will Fall, The Kid Stays in the Picture.
Who directed Children of the Pyre?
Children of the Pyre (2008) was directed by Rajesh S. Jala.