5.6 / 10(103 votes)IMDbNR20151h 59mCanada

The Forbidden Room

Synopsis

A submarine crew, a feared pack of forest bandits, a famous surgeon, and a battalion of child soldiers all get more than they bargained for as they wend their way toward progressive ideas on life and love.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-11

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Roy Dupuis

Cesare

Clara Furey

Margot

Louis Negin

Marv / Smithy / Mars / Organizer / Mr. Lanyon

Udo Kier

Count Yugh / Butler / Dead Father / Guard / Pharmacist

Gregory Hlady

Jarvis / Dr. Deane / Husband

Mathieu Amalric

Thadeusz M___ / Ostler

Noel Burton

Wolf / Pilot / Captain

Geraldine Chaplin

Master Passion / Nursemaid / Aunt Chance

Paul Ahmarani

Dr. Deng / Speedy

Caroline Dhavernas

Gong

Slimane Dazi

Baron Pappenheim

Maria de Medeiros

Blind Mother / Clotilde

Charlotte Rampling

Ostler's Mother

Victor Andres Trelles Turgeon

Saplingjack 1 / Listening Man / Pancho

Andreas Apergis

Dr. Warren

Sophie Desmarais

Jane Lanyon

Ariane Labed

Alicia Warlock / Chambermaid

Karine Vanasse

Florence Labadie

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Sundance Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

October 7, 2015

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director: Guy Maddin
Screenplay & Story: Guy Maddin, Bob Kotyk, Evan Johnson
Original Score: Jason Staczek, Galen Johnson, Guy Maddin
Original Title: The Forbidden Room
Country of Origin: Canada
Spoken Languages: English
Runtime: 1h 59m
Production Studios: ONF | NFB, Buffalo Gal Pictures, PHI Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Guy Maddin

Screenplay & Story

Guy Maddin, Bob Kotyk, Evan Johnson

Original Score & Music

Jason Staczek, Galen Johnson, Guy Maddin

Director of Photography

Benjamin Kasulke, Stéphanie Weber Biron, Kyle Armstrong

Film Editing

John Gurdebeke

Producers

David Christensen, François-Pierre Clavel, Niv Fichman, Phoebe Greenberg, Phyllis Laing

Department Leadership Roster

Guy Maddin

Writer

Galen Johnson

Production Design

Bob Kotyk

Writer

Guy Maddin

Director

John Gurdebeke

Editor

Evan Johnson

Writer

Jason Staczek

Original Music Composer

Galen Johnson

Original Music Composer

Guy Maddin

Original Music Composer

Benjamin Kasulke

Director of Photography

Stéphanie Weber Biron

Director of Photography

David Christensen

Producer

François-Pierre Clavel

Producer

Phoebe Greenberg

Producer

Phyllis Laing

Producer

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Primary: NR

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United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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