The Dreamers


1h 55m 2003

Brief Synopsis

The tumultuous political landscape of Paris in 1968 serves as the backdrop for a tale about three young cineastes who are drawn together through their passion for film. Matthew, an American exchange student, pursuing his education abroad in Paris, becomes friends with a French brother and sister duo

Film Details

Also Known As
1900 Act III, Dreamers, Innocents, Paris '68
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Period
Political
Release Date
2003
Distribution Company
Fox Searchlight Pictures
Location
Paris, France

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 55m

Synopsis

The tumultuous political landscape of Paris in 1968 serves as the backdrop for a tale about three young cineastes who are drawn together through their passion for film. Matthew, an American exchange student, pursuing his education abroad in Paris, becomes friends with a French brother and sister duo, named Theo and Isabelle, who share a common love of the cinema. While the May 1968 Paris student riots--which eventually shut down most of the French government--are happening around them, the three friends develop a relationship unlike anything Matthew has ever experienced, or will ever encounter again.

Film Details

Also Known As
1900 Act III, Dreamers, Innocents, Paris '68
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Period
Political
Release Date
2003
Distribution Company
Fox Searchlight Pictures
Location
Paris, France

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 55m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Nominated for a Goya for best European film.

Released in United States Winter February 6, 2004

Limited Release in United States February 6, 2004

Released in United States on Video July 13, 2004

Released in United States 2003

Released in United States January 2004

Shown at London Film Festival October 22-November 6, 2003.

Shown at Venice International Film Festival (Opening Night) August 27-September 6, 2003.

Jake Gyllenhaal was previously attached to star.

Released in United States Winter February 6, 2004

Limited Release in United States February 6, 2004

Released in United States on Video July 13, 2004

Released in United States 2003 (Shown at London Film Festival October 22-November 6, 2003.)

Released in United States 2003 (Shown at Venice International Film Festival (Opening Night) August 27-September 6, 2003.)

Released in United States January 2004 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival (Premieres) January 15-25, 2004.)