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The Dreamlife of Angels

The Dreamlife of Angels

19986.91h 53m

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.

Directed by Erick Zonca
Written by Erick Zonca, Roger Bohbot, Virginie Wagon
Produced by François Marquis
Box OfficeBudget: $500K0

Top Cast

Élodie Bouchez

Élodie Bouchez

Isabelle 'Isa' Tostin

Natacha Régnier

Natacha Régnier

Marie Thomas

Grégoire Colin

Grégoire Colin

Chriss

Patrick Mercado

Patrick Mercado

Charly

Jo Prestia

Jo Prestia

Fredo

F

Francine Massenhave

La gardienne

Z

Zivko Niklevski

Le patron Yougoslave

M

Murielle Colvez

Le chef d'atelier

L

Lyazid Ouelhadj

Le vendeur de billets

F

Frédérique Hazard

La mère de Marie

Themes & Keywords

friendshipcomasoulmatesfemale friendshipmeaning of lifethe meaning of lifebackpackinglille, francefriendship between women

About The Dreamlife of Angels

The Dreamlife of Angels is a drama film released in 1998 exploring themes of friendship, coma, soulmates, female friendship, meaning of life, the meaning of life. Directed by Erick Zonca, it stars Élodie Bouchez, Natacha Régnier, Grégoire Colin. 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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