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The City of Lost Children
“Where happily ever after is just a dream.”
7.3 / 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. Marc Caro'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.”
