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Fantastic Planet (1973)

"A sublime trip to a fine new world!"

7.619731h 12mFR
AnimationScience Fiction

Directed by René Laloux

Rating

7.6/10

Runtime

1h 12m

Language

FR

Release

December 1, 1973

Director

René Laloux

Official Trailer

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Overview

On the planet Ygam, the Draags, extremely technologically and spiritually advanced blue humanoids, consider the tiny Oms, human beings descendants of Terra's inhabitants, as ignorant animals. Those who live in slavery are treated as simple pets and used to entertain Draag children; those who live hi...

Cast

Gérard Hernandez

Gérard Hernandez

Master Taj (voice)

Jean Valmont

Jean Valmont

Adult Terr / Narrator (voice)

Jennifer Drake

Jennifer Drake

Tiwa (voice)

Yves Barsacq

Yves Barsacq

Om (voice)

Jeanine Forney

Jeanine Forney

Terr's Bride (voice)

Éric Baugin

Éric Baugin

Young Terr (voice)

Jean Topart

Jean Topart

Master Sinh (voice)

William Coryn

William Coryn

Teenager Terr (voice)

Sylvie Lenoir

Sylvie Lenoir

Additional Voices (voice)

Philippe Ogouz

Philippe Ogouz

Additional Voices (voice)

Irina Tarassov

Irina Tarassov

Additional Voices (voice)

Yvette Robin

Yvette Robin

Additional Voices (voice)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Fantastic Planet (1973), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

On the planet Ygam, the Draags, extremely technologically and spiritually advanced blue humanoids, consider the tiny Oms, human beings descendants of Terra's inhabitants, as ignorant animals. Those who live in slavery are treated as simple pets and used to entertain Draag children; those who live hidden in the hostile wilderness of the planet are periodically hunted and ruthlessly slaughtered as if they were vermin.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Fantastic Planet. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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