The City of Lost Children
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The City of Lost Children

Where happily ever after is just a dream.

7.2 / 10 1995 1h 52mR 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

Ron Perlman

One

Lead
Dominique Pinon

Dominique Pinon

The Diver / The Clones

Judith Vittet

Judith Vittet

Miette

Daniel Emilfork

Daniel Emilfork

Krank

Jean-Claude Dreyfus

Jean-Claude Dreyfus

Marcello

Geneviève Brunet

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.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. The City of Lost Children is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker