The City of Lost Children (1995)

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This visually inventive French sci-fi/fantasy tale began winning a cult following practically from the moment it was released. Krank (Daniel Emilfork) is a foul, monstrous creature who lords over the inhabitants of a small island; Krank's emotional being is every bit as ugly as his physical personage, largely because he does not have the ability to dream. However, he has developed a machine that can drain the dreams of others from their heads, and he devotes himself to kidnapping children from a nearby harbor town so that he can steal their pleasant dreams. Denree (Joseph Lucien) is one of the children who has been spirited off to the island; Krank discovers that he's an even bigger problem than he imagined when his big brother One (Ron Perlman), a harpoon-wielding mountain of a man, sets out on a rescue mission. Once he arrives on Krank's island, One encounters a brain in a fish tank that has learned to talk, a group of clones who can't decide who is the original, a pair of Siamese twins, an octopus that guides a group of orphaned thieves, and a girl named Miette (Judith Vittet) who says she can guide One to Denree. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Starring:: Ron Perlman, Daniel Emilfork, (more)

Director(s):: Marc Caro, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, (more)

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: R

Format(s):: DVD | Digital SD
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Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 112 mins

Complete Cast of The City of Lost Children

Ron Perlman - One
Judith Vittet - Miette
Dominique Pinon - Diver
Genevieve Brunet - Octopus
Mapi Galan - Lune
Ticky Holgado - Ex-acrobat
Serge Merlin - Cyclops' Leader
Jean-Louis Trintignant - Irvin
Cris Huerta - Father Christmas
Briac Barthelemy - Bottle
Hong-Mai Thomas - Tattoo Artist's Wife

Daniel Emilfork - Krank
Dominique Pinon - Clones
Jean-Claude Dreyfus - Marcello the Flea-Tamer
Lorella Cravotta - Woman at her Window
Nane Germon - Miette, age 82
Ham-Chau Luong - Tattoo Artist
Rufus - Peeler
Marc Caro - Brother Ange-Joseph
Francois Hadji Lazaro - Killer
Joseph Lucien - Denree

Director(s):: Marc Caro, Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Writer(s):: Gilles Adrien, Guillaume Laurant, Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Producer(s):: Claudie Ossard

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: R(Violence, Adult Humor, Not For Children)

Categories:: Independent Films, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

The City of Lost Children Awards:

1995 - French Academy of Cinema - Best Production Design

Warning: This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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	Cheryl Y.

10 out of 11 people found this review helpful

This film should not be passed by if you appreciate beauty and substance in a movie. Jean-Pierre Jeunet & Marc Caro masterfully create a dreamlike reality rich with color and stunning creative use of special effects. If your a fan of Terry Gilliam (Brazil, 12 Monkeys) do not pass this up.

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	John F.

6 out of 7 people found this review helpful

If a picture is worth a thousand words, this movie is worth trillions. The special effects with the flea are incredible; the morphing sequences are seamless; and if mat paintings are utilized, they are unnoticeable. Every shot seems to be in focus from extreme close-up to infinity. When actors are shown in close-up, you can count their pores and count the grains of sand in the mortar of the brink wall in the background as well. The environments are extremely rich and textured. The dubbing was less than desirable. While not necessary for the plot, heavy French accents were often utilized which required the use of both English dubbing and English subtitles. I found the plot muddled, hard to follow and just plain weird. If only the quality visuals of this film could have been paired with a plot and script to match. Hopefully, someone will find that the visuals in the film are in sync with a Pink Floyd album. Im still giving this film three stars for its quality eye candy.

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	Eve K.

3 out of 4 people found this review helpful

I absolutely loved this movie. Perhaps I have strange tastes but I found it quite artistic and refreshing. Daniel Emilfork is terrifying. Judith Vittet is beautiful and amazingly talented! I would have loved to have seen her continue to act. I was really drawn in by the chemistry that Ron Perlman's character, One had with Judith's character, Miette. The instant kinmanship they share is a rarity anymore. The adoration she holds for him in the desire to have family is seen clearly in her eyes. His protective big brother instinct is sweet. Dominique Pinon was the perfect choice for the clones. His quirky sense of humor fit incredibly well. I prefer the French audio to the English dub but I'd watch it either way. This is a must see for any Ron Perlman fan! I recommend this movie to anyone who will listen, although it isn't necessarily a movie that most people would enjoy or understand.

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