The Dreamlife of Angels (1998)
Isa and Marie bond while working in a French sweatshop and soon begin sharing an apartment that Marie is watching for a hospitalized mother and daughter. Marie, hoping to avoid a life of struggle and poverty, takes up with Chriss, a nightclub owner whose most attractive asset is his money. Isa recognizes the ultimate futility of the relationship and tries to keep Marie away from him, but her interference puts their friendship at risk.
Director: Erick Zonca
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date: October 16, 1998
Cast
- Élodie Bouchez - Isabelle "Isa" Tostin
- Natacha Régnier - Marie Thomas
- Grégoire Colin - Chriss
- Patrick Mercado - Charly
- Jo Prestia - Fredo
- Francine Massenhave - La gardienne
- Zivko Niklevski - Le patron Yougoslave
- Murielle Colvez - Le chef d'atelier
- Lyazid Ouelhadj - Le vendeur de billets
- Frédérique Hazard - La mère de Marie
Screenplay
Music: Yann Tiersen
Cinematography: Agnès Godard, Dominique Le Rigoleur
Editing: Yannick Kergoat
Production: Les Productions Bagheera, France 3 Cinéma, Diaphana Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Budget: $500,000
Original Language: fr
Themes
Friendship and Bonds, Philosophical and Existential Questions
Keywords
friendship, coma, soulmates, female friendship, meaning of life, the meaning of life, backpacking, lille, france, friendship between women
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dreamlife of Angels about?
- Isa and Marie bond while working in a French sweatshop and soon begin sharing an apartment that Marie is watching for a hospitalized mother and daughter. Marie, hoping to avoid a life of struggle and poverty, takes up with Chriss, a nightclub owner whose most attractive asset is his money. Isa recognizes the ultimate futility of the relationship and tries to keep Marie away from him, but her interference puts their friendship at risk.
- Who directed The Dreamlife of Angels?
- The Dreamlife of Angels was directed by Erick Zonca.
- Who stars in The Dreamlife of Angels?
- The Dreamlife of Angels stars Élodie Bouchez, Natacha Régnier, Grégoire Colin, Patrick Mercado, Jo Prestia, Francine Massenhave.
- How long is The Dreamlife of Angels?
- The Dreamlife of Angels has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is The Dreamlife of Angels?
- The Dreamlife of Angels is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Dreamlife of Angels?
- The Dreamlife of Angels had a budget of $500,000.
- Where was The Dreamlife of Angels produced?
- The Dreamlife of Angels was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The Dreamlife of Angels?
- The themes of The Dreamlife of Angels include: Friendship and Bonds, Philosophical and Existential Questions.