
It's a Dream
Synopsis
Shot in an abandoned cinema in Malaysia, Tsai Ming-Liang's home country, It's a Dream evokes the filmmaker’s earliest encounters with cinema and recalls the golden age of Asian film culture. An extended version of the filmmaker's short created for the Canne Film Festival's "To Each His Own Cinema".
Top Cast
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Cannes Film Festival 2007 (as a segment in To Each is Own Cinema)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tsai Ming-liang
- Screenplay & Story
- Tsai Ming-liang
- Original Title
- It's a Dream
- Country of Origin
- Malaysia, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tsai Ming-liang
Tsai Ming-liang
Department Leadership Roster
Tsai Ming-liang
Director
Tsai Ming-liang
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for It's a Dream.
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Frequently Asked Questions About It's a Dream
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is It's a Dream about?
Shot in an abandoned cinema in Malaysia, Tsai Ming-Liang's home country, It's a Dream evokes the filmmaker’s earliest encounters with cinema and recalls the golden age of Asian film culture. An extended version of the filmmaker's short created for the Canne Film Festival's "To Each His Own Cinema".
Who directed It's a Dream?
It's a Dream was directed by Tsai Ming-liang.
Who stars in It's a Dream?
The principal cast of It's a Dream includes Lee Kang-sheng.
When was It's a Dream released and how long is it?
It's a Dream was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 15m.
