Fantasy, Science Fiction, Adventure  •  1995  •  112 min  •  Adults (18+)

The City of Lost Children (1995)

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The City of Lost Children (1995)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low

Viewer Rating
7.5

Overview

A scientist in a surrealist society kidnaps children to steal their dreams, hoping that they slow his aging process.


Starring Cast

Ron Perlman  •   Daniel Emilfork  •   Judith Vittet


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: High

The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by critiquing the exploitation of vulnerable children by a powerful, isolated individual and celebrating the solidarity and resilience of the exploited, which serves as the decisive factor for its left-leaning rating.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

This film features a predominantly white European cast, consistent with its production origins and the artistic vision for its dark fantasy setting. The narrative centers on a surreal tale of a mad scientist and a strongman, without explicitly engaging with or critiquing traditional identities or incorporating DEI themes into its core story.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The City of Lost Children does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a dark fantasy adventure involving dream theft and rescue, without incorporating elements related to sexual orientation or gender identity.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film "The City of Lost Children" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a strongman's quest to rescue his adopted brother from a mad scientist who steals children's dreams, without incorporating elements related to transgender identity or experiences.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

The film features Miette, a young girl who is resourceful and brave, but her role does not involve engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. No other female characters are depicted in such combat scenarios.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The City of Lost Children is an original film from 1995, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. All characters were created for this film, meaning none had a prior established gender to be swapped.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The City of Lost Children is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material with pre-established character races, nor a biopic. Therefore, no characters were canonically established as one race and then portrayed as another.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.5

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.4
The Movie Database logo
7.2

Critic Ratings

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8.0
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7.3

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