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The Science of Sleep (2006)
La science des rêves (original title)

15 105 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Fantasy  -   16 August 2006 (France)
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A man entranced by his dreams and imagination is lovestruck with a French woman and feels he can show her his world.

Director:

Michel Gondry

Writer:

Michel Gondry
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Gael García Bernal ...
Charlotte Gainsbourg ...
Alain Chabat ...
Guy
Miou-Miou ...
Pierre Vaneck Pierre Vaneck ...
Emma de Caunes ...
Zoé
Aurélia Petit Aurélia Petit ...
Sacha Bourdo ...
Serge
Stéphane Metzger Stéphane Metzger ...
Alain de Moyencourt Alain de Moyencourt ...
Gérard (as Decourt Moyen)
Inigo Lezzi Inigo Lezzi ...
Monsieur Persinnet
Yvette Petit Yvette Petit ...
Ivana
Jean-Michel Bernard ...
Piano-playing Policeman
Eric Mariotto Eric Mariotto ...
Policeman
Bertrand Delpierre Bertrand Delpierre ...
Présentateur JT
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Storyline

Following the death of his father in Mexico, Stéphane Miroux, a shy insecure young man, agrees to come to Paris to draw closer to his widowed mother Christine. He lands a boring job at a calendar-making firm and falls in love with his charming neighbor Stéphanie. But conquering her is no bed of roses for the young man and the only solution he finds to put up with the difficulties he is going through is escape into a dream world... Written by Guy Bellinger  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Dream | Bed | Neighbor | Mexico | Love  | See more »

Taglines:

In dreams emotions are overwhelming. See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Fantasy | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, some sexual content and nudity See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

France | Italy

Language:

French | English | Spanish

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

La ciencia de los sueños See more »

Filming Locations:

Chérence, Val-d'Oise, France See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$347,925 (USA) (24 September 2006) (14 Screens)

Gross:

$4,663,809 (USA) (17 December 2006)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | SDDS (US prints) | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The Smiths single 'How Soon Is Now?' and The Cure's album 'Three Imaginary Boys' can be seen on the wall above the head of Stephane's bed. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Stephane: ¡Un, dos, tres, cuatro!
[Stéphane plays the drums, then the piano, then moves the cameras. "Stéphane TV"]
Stephane: Hi, and welcome back to another episode of "Télévision Educative". Tonight, I'll show you how dreams are prepared. People think it's a very simple and easy process but it's a bit more complicated than that. As you can see, a very delicate combination of complex ingredients is the key. First, we put in some random thoughts. And then, we add a little bit of reminiscences of the day... mixed with some memories from the past.
[...]
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Connections

Edited into La science des rêves - Film B (2007) See more »

Soundtracks

"Instinct Blues"
Written by Jack White (as Jack White III)
Performed by The White Stripes
Peppermint Stripe Music BMI/EMI Music Publishing
By permission from Third Man Records, Inc. through exclusive license of XL Recordings and V2 Records See more »