The City of Lost Children
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1995
1h 53m
R
French
Fantasy, Science Fiction, Adventure
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A scientist in a surrealist society kidnaps children to steal their dreams, hoping that they slow his aging process.
The City of Lost Children
A scientist in a surrealist society kidnaps children to steal their dreams, hoping that they slow his aging process.
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77
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Cast
One
The Diver / The Clones
Miette
Krank
Marcello
The Octopus
The Octopus
Miss Bismuth
Gabriel Marie
Peeler
Ex-Acrobat
Father
L'oncle Irvin (voice)
Denree
Lune
Bottle
Tadpole
Killer
Bogdan
Melchior
Brutus
Brother Ange-Joseph
Tattoo Artist
Barmaid
Directed By: Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Marc Caro
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AndrewBloom
/10 5 years ago
[7.5/10] Ply me with your dreams. Sate me with your weirdness. Wow me with the images you conjure on the silver screen.
For most movies and television shows, I need to be enamored with the characters, engrossed in the story, compelled by the plot. But there’s a weird button within me, one that More
For most movies and television shows, I need to be enamored with the characters, engrossed in the story, compelled by the plot. But there’s a weird button within me, one that More
Filipe Manuel Neto
one year ago
**A visual spectacle with an irritating story that doesn't justify the time spent watching the film.**
I loved – like almost everyone else – “Amelie” and I didn't particularly like “Delicatessen”. However, I didn't give up on Jean Pierre Jeunet and decided to see this film. I confess More
I loved – like almost everyone else – “Amelie” and I didn't particularly like “Delicatessen”. However, I didn't give up on Jean Pierre Jeunet and decided to see this film. I confess More
CinemaSerf
4 weeks ago
The basic premiss of this film is really quite simple. "Krank" (Daniel Emilfork) is super-bright, slightly deranged and lonely. He lives on a remote oil rig with only whom he can manufacture for companionship. His biggest problem is that he cannot dream. Without them he will die. He must, therefore, More
saundrew
/10 8 years ago
I'm not sure if I had drank something, popped a pill, or was inhaling carbon monoxide. All I know is that while I was watching this movie, I was literally about to fall asleep. I am not making this up for a joke. I seriously could barely keep my eyes open. That's how bored out of my mind I w More
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