Quick Facts
DirectorJean-Pierre Jeunet
Runtime1h 52m · R
GenresAdventure · Fantasy · Science-fiction
Release1995-05-17
Film
The City of Lost Children
1995· R· 1h 52m· Adventure· Fantasy· Science-fiction
“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.
1995-05-17
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Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorJean-Pierre Jeunet
ScreenplayGilles Adrien
ProducerArlette Mas
Director of PhotographyDarius Khondji
Original Music ComposerAngelo Badalamenti
EditorHervé Schneid
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 50 crew)
Details
Released1995-05-17
Runtime1h 52m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosConstellation · Lumière Pictures · Le Studio Canal+
Budget$18M
Box office$2M
LanguagesFrench
CountriesFrance · Germany · Spain · United Kingdom
Rating7.2/10 · 1230 votes
Original languagefr
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