On a faraway planet where blue giants rule, oppressed humanoids rebel against their machine-like leaders.
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Jennifer Drake | ... | Tiwa (voice) |
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Eric Baugin | ... | Young Terr (voice) |
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Jean Topart | ... | Master Sinh (voice) |
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Jean Valmont | ... | Adult Terr - Narrator (voice) |
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Sylvie Lenoir | ... | Additional Voices (voice) |
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Michèle Chahan | ... | Additional Voices (voice) |
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Yves Barsacq | ... | Om (voice) |
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Hubert de Lapparent | ... | Additional Voices (voice) |
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Gérard Hernandez | ... | Master Taj (voice) |
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Claude Joseph | ... | Additional Voices (voice) |
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Philippe Ogouz | ... | Additional Voices (voice) |
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Jacques Ruisseau | ... | Additional Voices (voice) |
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Denis Boileau | ... | Additional Voices (voice) |
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Madeleine Clervanne | ... | Additional Voices (voice) (as Madeleine Clervannes) |
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Slaves and masters dominate the narrative of the faraway world of Ygam. Set around the lifespan of Terr, a minute human shaped Om slave, and pet, of the giant blue alien Draags. Escaping into the wilderness and with a device used for intellectual advancement of the Draags, Terr finds refuge and support from fellow Oms and using the learning tool, he finds that knowledge is power and then sets to use the new found knowledge to revolt against the Draag masters... Written by muddy
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Winner Grand Prix Cannes Film Festival 1973 See more »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
1 December 1973 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Narrator: Deprived of lessons, I decided to run away.
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Written and Performed by Alain Goraguer Et Son Orchestre
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The entire animation team was composed of women. In fact, they are credited as "Animatrices" (feminine form of "animator" in French) in the end credits. See more »Goofs
The color of Tiwa's fingernails often changes from blue to teal. See more »Quotes
Narrator: After a while, I lost my intimacy with Tiwa. As she grew up, she gave up her playthings.Narrator: Deprived of lessons, I decided to run away.
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Alternate Versions
In the German version, the humans aren't called "Oms", they are simply referred to as Menschen (humans) or Menschen-Tiere (human animals). Terr's name is also given a different origin. In both the original French and English versions, Tiwa names her pet Om Terr because his father says he behaves like a "real terror". In the German dub, Tiwa settles on the name after his father compares her pet to a struggling termite. See more »Soundtracks
La Cite Des Hommes LibresWritten and Performed by Alain Goraguer Et Son Orchestre
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Made in 1973, Fantastic Planet predates most mature animation. I think the only piece I've loved before this is Fantasia, three decades prior. But Fantastic Planet isn't just adult. Its also ambitious because of its surreal style. Fantastic Planet is one-of-a-kind, and freaking weird.
We are in a sci-fi world. But nothing meets expectations. Humans are dominated by giant blue aliens, kept as pets. These Draags are more advanced than us, but their devices are strange, stuff that'd never be useful in real life. There's hardly a regular moment in the film. Funny clothing, strange customs, nefarious devices, disturbing flora and fauna. In terms of creativity, I believe this is #1.
The other elements also compliment the style perfectly. The animation uses both traditional and stop-motion animation, giving the film a jerky pace. The soundtrack is pure 70s psychedelic. An appropriate tune for something impossible to fully comprehend. You get immersed in the experience.
However, a fair warning - this movie is the epitome of style-over-substience. The characters are weak, and the message is ancillary at best. If the unusual style doesn't appeal to you, then move on. But for those who love the animated art, its something you need to see at least once.