Life Is a Dream
Mémoire des apparences
Synopsis
A baroque mix of revolutionary politics, pop culture and semiotics loosely based on the play by Pedro Calderón de la Barca. A young prince learns that life is just a dream from which we wake when we die. And that dreams may be as real as life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raúl Ruiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Raúl Ruiz, Pedro Calderón de la Barca
- Original Score
- Jorge Arriagada
- Original Title
- Mémoire des apparences
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raúl Ruiz
Raúl Ruiz, Pedro Calderón de la Barca
Jorge Arriagada
Jacques Bouquin
Martine Bouquin, Rudolfo Wedeles
Department Leadership Roster
Raúl Ruiz
Director
Jacques Bouquin
Director of Photography
Martine Bouquin
Editor
Raúl Ruiz
Writer
Pedro Calderón de la Barca
Writer
Jorge Arriagada
Original Music Composer
Rudolfo Wedeles
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life Is a Dream
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Life Is a Dream about?
A baroque mix of revolutionary politics, pop culture and semiotics loosely based on the play by Pedro Calderón de la Barca. A young prince learns that life is just a dream from which we wake when we die. And that dreams may be as real as life.
Who directed Life Is a Dream?
Life Is a Dream was directed by Raúl Ruiz.
Who stars in Life Is a Dream?
The principal cast of Life Is a Dream includes Sylvain Thirolle, Roch Leibovici, Bénédicte Sire, Jean-Bernard Guillard, Jean-François Lapalus.
When was Life Is a Dream released and how long is it?
Life Is a Dream was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Life Is a Dream?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life Is a Dream was composed by Jorge Arriagada.