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The City of Lost Children
“Where happily ever after is just a dream.”
7.2 / 10• 1995• 1h 52m•R• French
FantasyScience FictionAdventure
Storyline
A scientist in a surrealist society kidnaps children to steal their dreams, hoping that they slow his aging process.
Cast & Crew
Ron Perlman
One
Lead
Dominique Pinon
The Diver / The Clones
Judith Vittet
Miette
Daniel Emilfork
Krank
Jean-Claude Dreyfus
Marcello
Geneviève Brunet
The Octopus
OM
Odile Mallet
The Octopus
MM
Mireille Mossé
Miss Bismuth
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jean-Pierre Jeunet's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The City of Lost Children is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
