Love Torn in a Dream
Combat d'amour en songe
Synopsis
A serious young man of free spirit is forced by his surroundings to become rich at all costs. A group of blind children tries to open the eyes of the unbelievers to the Christian faith. Retired nuns who open a brothel, to pay the running costs of the convent. These rather ironic paradoxes turn this fairytale into a philosophical fable.
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Melvil Poupaud
Paul / Fils de Mariani / Loup / Le père jeune
Elsa Zylberstein
Lucrezia / Jessica / la Sultane
Lambert Wilson
Sebatol / un Pirate
Christian Vadim
David / un Pirate
Diogo Dória
Mariani / le père de Paul
Rogério Samora
Baniel / un Pirate
Marie-France Pisier
L'inconnue
João Bénard da Costa
Le représentant du gouvernement
Paula Pais
Arianne
José Meireles
Le voleur / un pirate
André Gomes
L'antiquaire / le collectionneur / notable 2
Pedro Hestnes
Marc
Rui Luís
Maître
Francisco Arizia
Socrate
Rita Durão
Paysanne
Ricardo Aibéo
Paysan
Francisco Nascimento
Paysan
Mafalda Vilhena
Femme de Sabatol
Release History & Theatrical Window
Montréal Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raúl Ruiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Raúl Ruiz
- Original Score
- Jorge Arriagada
- Original Title
- Combat d'amour en songe
- Country of Origin
- Portugal, France, Chile
- Spoken Languages
- French, Portuguese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Gemini Films, Madragoa Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raúl Ruiz
Raúl Ruiz
Jorge Arriagada
Acácio de Almeida
Valeria Sarmiento
Laurent Baudens, Valentina Merli, Paulo Branco
Department Leadership Roster
Raúl Ruiz
Director
Valeria Sarmiento
Editor
Isabel Branco
Production Design
Acácio de Almeida
Director of Photography
Raúl Ruiz
Screenplay
Jorge Arriagada
Original Music Composer
Isabel Branco
Costume Design
Paulo Branco
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love Torn in a Dream
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Love Torn in a Dream about?
A serious young man of free spirit is forced by his surroundings to become rich at all costs. A group of blind children tries to open the eyes of the unbelievers to the Christian faith. Retired nuns who open a brothel, to pay the running costs of the convent. These rather ironic paradoxes turn this fairytale into a philosophical fable.
Who directed Love Torn in a Dream?
Love Torn in a Dream was directed by Raúl Ruiz.
Who stars in Love Torn in a Dream?
The principal cast of Love Torn in a Dream includes Melvil Poupaud, Elsa Zylberstein, Lambert Wilson, Christian Vadim, Diogo Dória.
When was Love Torn in a Dream released and how long is it?
Love Torn in a Dream was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Love Torn in a Dream?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love Torn in a Dream was composed by Jorge Arriagada.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Love Torn in a Dream?
Love Torn in a Dream holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).