The City of Lost Children (1995)
Where happily ever after is just a dream.
A scientist in a surrealist society kidnaps children to steal their dreams, hoping that they slow his aging process.
Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Marc Caro
Genre: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Adventure
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: May 17, 1995
Filmori Rating: 4.5/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Ron Perlman - One
- Dominique Pinon - The Diver / The Clones
- Judith Vittet - Miette
- Daniel Emilfork - Krank
- Jean-Claude Dreyfus - Marcello
- Geneviève Brunet - The Octopus
- Odile Mallet - The Octopus
- Mireille Mossé - Miss Bismuth
- Serge Merlin - Gabriel Marie
- Rufus - Peeler
Screenplay
- Jean-Pierre Jeunet (Screenplay)
- Gilles Adrien (Screenplay)
- Marc Caro (Screenplay)
- Gilles Adrien (Dialogue)
Music: Angelo Badalamenti
Cinematography: Darius Khondji
Editing: Hervé Schneid
Production: Constellation, Lumière Pictures, Le Studio Canal+, France 3 Cinéma, Elías Querejeta PC, Tele München
Country: France, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom
Language: Français
Budget: $18M
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: fr
Themes
Childlike Wonder and Innocence, Steampunk: Alternate History and Power of Steam, Visions of Future and Technology
Keywords
rescue, friendship, island, dreams, clone, dystopia, eye, aging, steampunk, childhood, child kidnapping, flea
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The City of Lost Children about?
- A scientist in a surrealist society kidnaps children to steal their dreams, hoping that they slow his aging process.
- Who directed The City of Lost Children?
- The City of Lost Children was directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Marc Caro.
- Who stars in The City of Lost Children?
- The City of Lost Children stars Ron Perlman, Dominique Pinon, Judith Vittet, Daniel Emilfork, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Geneviève Brunet.
- How long is The City of Lost Children?
- The City of Lost Children has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is The City of Lost Children?
- The City of Lost Children is a Fantasy, Science Fiction, Adventure film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The City of Lost Children?
- The City of Lost Children has a Filmori rating of 4.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of The City of Lost Children?
- The City of Lost Children had a budget of $18M.
- How much did The City of Lost Children gross?
- The City of Lost Children grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was The City of Lost Children produced?
- The City of Lost Children was produced in France, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The City of Lost Children?
- The themes of The City of Lost Children include: Childlike Wonder and Innocence, Steampunk: Alternate History and Power of Steam, Visions of Future and Technology.