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Release Year1988
Runtime1h 13m
LanguageFR
CertificationNR
GenresFantasy, Drama
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DirectorJean Pierre Lefebvre
WritersJean Pierre Lefebvre
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsThe Box of Sun
About The Box of Sun
In this silent, surrealist fantasy, thick clouds in a scorched sky prevent the sun from reaching the earth. Only a group of children in this gray world have access to a source of light which is in the wintry woods. They collect it into small boxes that they use to revive people imprisoned in pictures. A young woman grieving for her lost lover goes in search of these children so that they can bring her beloved back to life.
Directed by Jean Pierre Lefebvre, The Box of Sun leans on a strong ensemble — Barbara Easto, Atom Egoyan, Arsinée Khanjian — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about fantasy titles of 1988.
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