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200715mMalaysia, Taiwan

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".

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

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

Director

Tsai Ming-liang

Screenplay & Story

Tsai Ming-liang

Department Leadership Roster

Tsai Ming-liang

Tsai Ming-liang

Director

Tsai Ming-liang

Tsai Ming-liang

Writer

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.