The City of Lost Children

A visually dense, dreamlike descent into a grimy fantasy world that is both unsettling and strangely moving.

Directed by

Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Marc Caro

Genres

Fantasy, Science fiction, Adventure

Starring

Ron Perlman, Dominique Pinon, Judith Vittet

Tagline

Where happily ever after is just a dream.

Overview

A scientist in a surrealist society kidnaps children to steal their dreams, hoping that they slow his aging process.

How it feels

Dark, eerie, whimsical and melancholic. Measured and demanding.

About

Family, identity, isolation, obsession

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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