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MPAA RATING: R for disturbing and grotesque images of violence and menace
Starring Ron Perlman, Daniel Emilfork, Judith Vittet, Dominique Pinon, and Jean-Claude Dreyfus
One (Perlman) seeks for his twin brother, who was kidnapped by a scientist (Emilfork) who wants to steal children's dreams in an effort to stop aging.
| GENRE(S): | Art/Independent | Drama | Fantasy | Foreign |
| WRITTEN BY: |
Gilles Adrien
Jean-Pierre Jeunet & Marc Caro (also story) |
| DIRECTED BY: |
Marc Caro
Jean-Pierre Jeunet |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: October 19, 1999 Theatrical: December 15, 1995 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 112 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | France / Germany/ Spain |
| LANGUAGE(S): | French (with English subtitles) |
Original title "La Cité des Enfants Perdus." Nominated for a Golden Palm at Cannes. Won César for Best Production Design. César nominations for Cinematography, Costume Design and Music Written for a Film.
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The average user rating for this movie is 9.5 (out of 10) based on 2 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Thomas S. gave it a10:
My favorite movie of them all!
Greg R. gave it a9:
Excellent, surreal film set in a dream world of bizarre characters and inventions. Definitely not a movie for everyone, but if you loved Brazil you may love this. The two aren't related, I just think the same sensibility that appreciates Brazil will probably appreciate this. The filming itself is beautiful, with rich colors and camera work. THe sets are great. The actors are all well cast for their characters.

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