On a fog-shrouded offshore rig, the malevolent scientist Krank suffers from an inability to dream, accelerating his aging process. To stave off death, he employs a cult of cyborg cyclops to kidnap children from the nearby port city to steal their dreams. When the little brother of One, a gentle, hulking circus strongman (Ron Perlman), is abducted, One forms an unlikely alliance with a fiercely intelligent nine year old street thief to infiltrate Krank’s surreal maritime fortress.

A breathtaking masterclass in world-building, The City of Lost Children pushes the visual limits of 90s practical effects and early CGI. Lensed by master cinematographer Darius Khondji, it is a haunting, Jules Verne infused gothic fairy tale that bridges the gap between dark comic book fantasy and European art cinema.

In French with English subtitles. 

Rated NC16 for Brief Nudity.

With the support of French Embassy, part of vOilah! French film festival