City of Pirates (1984)
A surreal odyssey in which a melancholic maidservant crosses paths with a homicidal little boy, travels to a tiny island of pirates and encounters a man with multiple personalities.
Director: Raúl Ruiz
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: February 22, 1984
Cast
- Hugues Quester - Toby
- Anne Alvaro - Isidore
- Melvil Poupaud - Malo, l'enfant
- André Engel - Le pêcheur
- João Bénard da Costa - The Father
- Clarisse Dole - The mother
- André Gomes - The policeman
Screenplay
- Raúl Ruiz (Screenplay)
Music: Jorge Arriagada
Cinematography: Acácio de Almeida
Editing: Valeria Sarmiento
Production: Les Films du Passage, Metro Filmes
Country: France, Portugal
Language: Français, English, Español
Original Language: fr
Themes
Magical Realism and Wonders
Keywords
island, surrealism
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is City of Pirates about?
- A surreal odyssey in which a melancholic maidservant crosses paths with a homicidal little boy, travels to a tiny island of pirates and encounters a man with multiple personalities.
- Who directed City of Pirates?
- City of Pirates was directed by Raúl Ruiz.
- Who stars in City of Pirates?
- City of Pirates stars Hugues Quester, Anne Alvaro, Melvil Poupaud, André Engel, João Bénard da Costa, Clarisse Dole.
- How long is City of Pirates?
- City of Pirates has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is City of Pirates?
- City of Pirates is a Drama, Fantasy film.
- Where was City of Pirates produced?
- City of Pirates was produced in France, Portugal.
- What are the themes of City of Pirates?
- The themes of City of Pirates include: Magical Realism and Wonders.