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The Dreamlife of Angels
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Title: The Dreamlife of Angels

Release Date: 16 Oct 1998

Runtime: 1h 53m

Genre: Drama

Director: Diaphana Films, France 3 Cinéma, Canal+

Production Companies: Diaphana Films, France 3 Cinéma, Canal+

Overview: 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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Average Vote: 6.9 (99 votes)

Cast

  • Isabelle "Isa" Tostin: Élodie Bouchez
  • Marie Thomas: Natacha Régnier
  • Chriss: Grégoire Colin
  • Charly: Patrick Mercado
  • Fredo: Jo Prestia
  • La gardienne: Francine Massenhave
  • Le patron Yougoslave: Zivko Niklevski
  • Le chef d'atelier: Murielle Colvez
  • Le vendeur de billets: Lyazid Ouelhadj
  • La mère de Marie: Frédérique Hazard
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