

MirrorMask
“The Other Side of Reason. The Other Side of Fate. The Other Side of Truth.”
Overview
In a fantasy world of opposing kingdoms, a 15-year old girl must find the fabled MirrorMask in order to save the kingdom and get home.
Top Cast

Stephanie Leonidas
Helena / Anti-Helena

Jason Barry
Valentine

Rob Brydon
Morris Campbell / Prime Minister

Gina McKee
Joanne Campbell / Queen of Light / Queen of Shadows

Dora Bryan
Aunt Nan

Stephen Fry
Librarian

Robert Llewellyn
Gryphon

Lenny Henry
Cops 1-4
Nik Robson
Pingo / Bing

Simon Harvey
Sphinx
Themes & Keywords
About MirrorMask
MirrorMask is a fantasy film released in 2005 exploring themes of dreams. Directed by Dave McKean, it stars Stephanie Leonidas, Jason Barry, Rob Brydon. In a fantasy world of opposing kingdoms, a 15-year old girl must find the fabled MirrorMask in order to save the kingdom and get home.
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