---
title: "The Genesis Children"
year: 1972
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-genesis-children-1972"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 47094
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 84
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Genesis Children (1972) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-genesis-children-1972

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Genesis Children is a 1972 drama film directed with a runtime of 1 hour and 24 minutes, following a charismatic leader and a high-spirited student group on holiday in Italy. Its cultural footprint is marked by its unique structure as a free-flowing, four-part multi-sensual symphony.

The film's tone is characterized by surreal adventures and anarchic revelry that a national critic described as a dream-like descent from civilization into chaos reminiscent of Lord of the Flies. Pacing is driven by its experimental, non-traditional storyline and multi-sensual approach.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A charismatic leader and a student group embark on surreal adventures during a holiday in Italy."

### Why Watch
- Features a charismatic leader and a high-spirited student group on holiday in Italy.
- Presents surreal adventures structured as a free-flowing, four-part multi-sensual symphony.
- Showcases a dream-like descent from civilization into chaos reminiscent of Lord of the Flies.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It is bereft of a traditional story line.
- Tone & Suitability: The film features surreal adventures with a dream-like descent into chaos, presented as a free-flowing multi-sensual symphony without a traditional storyline.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #surreal-adventures, #free-flowing, #anarchic-revelry, #dream-like-descent, #multi-sensual-symphony

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Anthony Aikman
- **Networks / Studios**: Lyric Films International, Award Films International

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Vincent Child** as *Priest*
- **Greg Hill** as *Greg*
- **Peter Glawson** as *Peter*
- **Butch Burr** as *Butch*
- **Max Adams** as *Max*
- **David Johnson** as *David*
- **Bubba Collins** as *Bubba*
- **Mike Good** as *Mike*
- **Anthony Aikman** as *Reporter*
- **Billy Byars** as *Military Man with Bicycle*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream The Genesis Children?
Streaming availability is not provided in the source materials.

### Q: Is The Genesis Children worth watching?
It may be worth watching if you appreciate surreal, experimental films without a traditional storyline that evoke a dream-like descent into chaos.

### Q: What is the runtime or duration of The Genesis Children?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 24 minutes.

### Q: Does The Genesis Children have essential episodes?
The Genesis Children is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1 hour and 24 minutes rather than an episodic television series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Genesis Children — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/47094)
- [The Genesis Children (1972) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/277916-the-genesis-children/prehled/)
- [Children of the Corn: Genesis - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children_of_the_Corn:_Genesis)

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