The Box of Sun
La boîte à soleil
Synopsis
In this silent, surrealist fantasy, thick clouds in a scorched sky prevent the sun from reaching the earth. Only a group of children in this gray world have access to a source of light which is in the wintry woods. They collect it into small boxes that they use to revive people imprisoned in pictures. A young woman grieving for her lost lover goes in search of these children so that they can bring her beloved back to life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Pierre Lefebvre
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Pierre Lefebvre
- Original Title
- La boîte à soleil
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Pierre Lefebvre
Jean Pierre Lefebvre
Lionel Simmons
Barbara Easto
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Pierre Lefebvre
Writer
Jean Pierre Lefebvre
Director
Barbara Easto
Editor
Lionel Simmons
Director of Photography
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What is The Box of Sun about?
In this silent, surrealist fantasy, thick clouds in a scorched sky prevent the sun from reaching the earth. Only a group of children in this gray world have access to a source of light which is in the wintry woods. They collect it into small boxes that they use to revive people imprisoned in pictures. A young woman grieving for her lost lover goes in search of these children so that they can bring her beloved back to life.
Who directed The Box of Sun?
The Box of Sun was directed by Jean Pierre Lefebvre.
Who stars in The Box of Sun?
The principal cast of The Box of Sun includes Barbara Easto, Atom Egoyan, Arsinée Khanjian, Jérôme Sabourin.
When was The Box of Sun released and how long is it?
The Box of Sun was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.