The Dreamlife of Angels
La Vie rêvée des anges
Synopsis
Isa and Marie bond while working in a French sweatshop and soon begin sharing an apartment that Marie is watching for a hospitalized mother and daughter. Marie, hoping to avoid a life of struggle and poverty, takes up with Chriss, a nightclub owner whose most attractive asset is his money. Isa recognizes the ultimate futility of the relationship and tries to keep Marie away from him, but her interference puts their friendship at risk.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 2, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erick Zonca
- Screenplay & Story
- Erick Zonca, Pierre Chosson, Roger Bohbot, Virginie Wagon
- Original Score
- Yann Tiersen
- Original Title
- La Vie rêvée des anges
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Production Studios
- Les Productions Bagheera, France 3 Cinéma, Diaphana Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erick Zonca
Erick Zonca, Pierre Chosson, Roger Bohbot, Virginie Wagon
Yann Tiersen
Agnès Godard, Dominique Le Rigoleur
Yannick Kergoat
François Marquis
Department Leadership Roster
Erick Zonca
Director
Agnès Godard
Director of Photography
Yann Tiersen
Original Music Composer
François Marquis
Producer
Yannick Kergoat
Editor
Dominique Le Rigoleur
Director of Photography
Erick Zonca
Writer
Françoise Clavel
Costume Design
Pierre Chosson
Writer
Roger Bohbot
Writer
Jimmy Vansteenkiste
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dreamlife of Angels
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dreamlife of Angels about?
Isa and Marie bond while working in a French sweatshop and soon begin sharing an apartment that Marie is watching for a hospitalized mother and daughter. Marie, hoping to avoid a life of struggle and poverty, takes up with Chriss, a nightclub owner whose most attractive asset is his money. Isa recognizes the ultimate futility of the relationship and tries to keep Marie away from him, but her interference puts their friendship at risk.
Who directed The Dreamlife of Angels?
The Dreamlife of Angels was directed by Erick Zonca.
Who stars in The Dreamlife of Angels?
The principal cast of The Dreamlife of Angels includes Élodie Bouchez, Natacha Régnier, Grégoire Colin, Patrick Mercado, Jo Prestia.
When was The Dreamlife of Angels released and how long is it?
The Dreamlife of Angels was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dreamlife of Angels?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dreamlife of Angels was composed by Yann Tiersen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dreamlife of Angels?
The Dreamlife of Angels holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).