Fantastic Planet (1973)

A sublime trip to a fine new world!

Fantastic Planet (1973) poster

On the planet Ygam, the Draags, extremely technologically and spiritually advanced blue humanoids, consider the tiny Oms, human beings descendants of Terra's inhabitants, as ignorant animals. Those who live in slavery are treated as simple pets and used to entertain Draag children; those who live hidden in the hostile wilderness of the planet are periodically hunted and ruthlessly slaughtered as if they were vermin.

Director: René Laloux
Genre: Animation, Science Fiction
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alain Goraguer
Cinematography: Boris Baromykin, Lubomír Rejthar
Editing: Hélène Arnal, Marta Látalová
Production: Argos films, Les Films Armorial, ORTF, Krátký film Praha – Studio Jiřího Trnky, INA
Country: Czechoslovakia, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Visions of Future and Technology

Keywords

based on novel or book, dystopia, space travel, alien life-form, alien planet, adult animation, human subjugation, technological evolution

Trailer

Fantastic Planet Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fantastic Planet about?
On the planet Ygam, the Draags, extremely technologically and spiritually advanced blue humanoids, consider the tiny Oms, human beings descendants of Terra's inhabitants, as ignorant animals. Those who live in slavery are treated as simple pets and used to entertain Draag children; those who live hidden in the hostile wilderness of the planet are periodically hunted and ruthlessly slaughtered as if they were vermin.
Who directed Fantastic Planet?
Fantastic Planet was directed by René Laloux.
Who stars in Fantastic Planet?
Fantastic Planet stars Gérard Hernandez, Jean Valmont, Jennifer Drake, Yves Barsacq, Jeanine Forney, Éric Baugin.
How long is Fantastic Planet?
Fantastic Planet has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
What genre is Fantastic Planet?
Fantastic Planet is a Animation, Science Fiction film.
What is the Filmori rating for Fantastic Planet?
Fantastic Planet has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
Where was Fantastic Planet produced?
Fantastic Planet was produced in Czechoslovakia, France.
What are the themes of Fantastic Planet?
The themes of Fantastic Planet include: Visions of Future and Technology.