Toto the Hero (1991)
80-year-old Thomas recounts his childhood and middle age through a series of flashbacks and dream sequences. Thomas believes he’s been taken away from a better life at birth; following a hospital fire, he vividly recalls being swapped with another new-born, and subsequently grows up in a poorer neighbouring household.
Director: Jaco Van Dormael
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Fantasy
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: May 17, 1991
Cast
- Michel Bouquet - Old Thomas
- Thomas Godet - Child Thomas
- Gisela Uhlen - Old Evelyne
- Jo De Backer - Adult Thomas
- Mireille Perrier - Adult Evelyne
- Sandrine Blancke - Alice
- Peter Böhlke - Old Alfred
- Didier Ferney - Adult Alfred
- Hugo Harold-Harrison - Child Alfred
- Pascal Duquenne - Adult Cèlestin
Screenplay
Music: Pierre van Dormael
Cinematography: Walther van den Ende
Editing: Susana Rossberg
Production: Iblis Films, Pan-Européenne, Triton Pictures
Country: Belgium, France, Germany
Language: Français
Box Office: $1M
Original Language: fr
Themes
Magical Realism and Wonders, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Nostalgic Memories and the Past
Keywords
future, flashback, magic realism, childhood, unreliable narrator, switched at birth
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Toto the Hero about?
- 80-year-old Thomas recounts his childhood and middle age through a series of flashbacks and dream sequences. Thomas believes he’s been taken away from a better life at birth; following a hospital fire, he vividly recalls being swapped with another new-born, and subsequently grows up in a poorer neighbouring household.
- Who directed Toto the Hero?
- Toto the Hero was directed by Jaco Van Dormael.
- Who stars in Toto the Hero?
- Toto the Hero stars Michel Bouquet, Thomas Godet, Gisela Uhlen, Jo De Backer, Mireille Perrier, Sandrine Blancke.
- How long is Toto the Hero?
- Toto the Hero has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Toto the Hero?
- Toto the Hero is a Drama, Comedy, Fantasy film.
- How much did Toto the Hero gross?
- Toto the Hero grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was Toto the Hero produced?
- Toto the Hero was produced in Belgium, France, Germany.
- What are the themes of Toto the Hero?
- The themes of Toto the Hero include: Magical Realism and Wonders, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.