The Science of Sleep
(2006)
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The Science of Sleep
(2006)
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Gael García Bernal | ... | ||
Charlotte Gainsbourg | ... | ||
Alain Chabat | ... | ||
Miou-Miou | ... | ||
Pierre Vaneck | ... | ||
Emma de Caunes | ... |
Zoé
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Aurélia Petit | ... | ||
Sacha Bourdo | ... | ||
Stéphane Metzger | ... | ||
Alain de Moyencourt | ... |
Gérard
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Inigo Lezzi | ... |
Monsieur Persinnet
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Yvette Petit | ... |
Ivana
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Jean-Michel Bernard | ... |
Piano-playing Policeman
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Eric Mariotto | ... |
Policeman
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Bertrand Delpierre | ... |
Présentateur JT
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Following the death of his father in Mexico, Stéphane Miroux, a shy insecure young man, agrees to come to Paris to draw closer to his widowed mother Christine. He lands a boring job at a calendar-making firm and falls in love with his charming neighbor Stéphanie. But conquering her is no bed of roses for the young man and the only solution he finds to put up with the difficulties he is going through is escape into a dream world... Written by Guy Bellinger
There is no surprise in Hollywood's ignoring this film for awards and honors. None at all. This film does not speak Hollywood's language, because it speaks the language of art, not the language of money. It is brilliant. It is entertaining. It is visually hypnotic. It is insightful. These qualities cannot be found in today's blockbusters. Bernal is endearing and funny. Gainsbourg is beautiful in an intensely real light. The pace of the film is exquisite. I also had the pleasure of watching the 'Making of...' documentary on the DVD. Michel Gondry's subtle genius shines brilliantly in the interviews. The techniques employed to achieve the effects in the film are amazingly un-Hollywood. I have a new respect for French film-making. Added to the wonders of Jeunet are the wonders of Gondry. I cannot recommend this film strongly enough to anyone with a sense of humor and imagination.