Movie·1995·1h 52m
The City of Lost Children
Where happily ever after is just a dream.
Country
France
Language
French
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// overview
The Story
Original title: La Cité des enfants perdus
A scientist in a surrealist society kidnaps children to steal their dreams, hoping that they slow his aging process.
Written By
Gilles Adrien
Producer
María Victoria Hebrero, Félicie Dutertre
Cinematography
Darius Khondji
Music
Angelo Badalamenti
Editor
Hervé Schneid
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
1,207 votes
Where to watch
Region: INRent
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// cast
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
Ticky Holgado
Ex-Acrobat
Cris Huerta
Father
Jean-Louis Trintignant
L'oncle Irvin (voice)
Joseph Lucien
Denree
Mapi Galán
Lune
Briac Barthélémy
Bottle
Pierre-Quentin Faesch
Pipo
Alexis Pivot
Tadpole
// crew
Crew
Hervé Schneid
Editor
Marc Caro
Director, Screenplay
Angelo Badalamenti
Original Music Composer
Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Screenplay, Director
María Victoria Hebrero
Producer
Félicie Dutertre
Producer
Arlette Mas
Producer
Gilles Adrien
Screenplay
Darius Khondji
Director of Photography
José Luis Lopez
Producer
Claudie Ossard
Producer
François Rabes
Producer
Elías Querejeta
Producer
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