Planetarium (2016)

Follows the journey of sisters who are believed to possess the supernatural ability to connect with ghosts. They cross paths with a visionary French producer while performing in Paris.

Director:

Rebecca Zlotowski

Writers:

Rebecca Zlotowski (screenplay), Robin Campillo (screenplay)

Stars:

Natalie Portman, Lily-Rose Depp, Emmanuel Salinger

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Natalie Portman	...	Laura Barlow
Lily-Rose Depp	...	Kate Barlow
Emmanuel Salinger	...	André Korben
Amira Casar	...	Eva Saïd
Pierre Salvadori	...	André Servier
Louis Garrel	...	Fernand Prouvé
David Bennent	...	Juncker
Damien Chapelle	...	Louis
Jerzy Rogulski	...	Professeur Ulé
Camille Lellouche	...	La mariée
Christophe Odent	...	Ange Ceccadi
Kamel Abdelli	...	Bonell
Michel Zlotowski	...	Père Korben
Talina Boyaci	...	Mme Lefebvre
Benoît Forgeard	...	Médecin

Storyline

In 1930s restless Paris, the American sisters and spiritual mediums Laura and Kate Barlow are an authentic psychic act touring pre-war Europe, where before an astounded audience, sceptical but curious spectators join them onstage for a hypnotic séance with the dearly departed. During a performance, a well-off film producer, André Korben, dazzled by the sisters' genuine psychic ability, will hire them for an ambitious film project which would contribute to the evolution of the French film industry, just by capturing even the faintest suggestion of a real paranormal manifestation. Little by little, the war creeps in and Korben's reputation rests entirely on the success of this single effort, nevertheless, are the Barlow Sisters nothing but an elaborate act or do they actually possess the dark gift?

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Plot Keywords:

death of sister | letter | cinema | seance | medium | 

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Taglines:

Change comes with a cost.

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Mystery | Romance | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan]

Country:

France Belgium

Language:

English French

Release Date:

11 August 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

Planetarium

Filming Locations:

Paris, France

Company Credits

Production Co:

Les Films Velvet, Les Films du Fleuve, France 3 Cinéma

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Atmos

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Natalie Portman and Lily-Rose Depp play sisters. Natalie is 34 and Lily-Rose is 16.

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Quotes

Laura Barlow: I do not know. I was not there, but at the same time I was completely naked. I was ashamed.
André Servier: It does. That's why you were so beautiful. You have to give in, give up.
Laura Barlow: Give up what?
André Servier: To understand.To think that you need to have experienced the emotions to portray them.That's why you play, to experience some things stronger. It annoys him not to have done it, and so do the film.

User Reviews

artsy, but disappointing

The movie, despite being beautifully shot, was boring. Natalie Portman and Lilly-Rose Depp were both great in the film, Lilly-Rose Depp especially, but sadly their great acting, and good cinematography, the plot was so boring that I could barely force myself to stay awake. Covering the story of two sisters who can communicate with the dead, this movie starts with promise. The mystery of their ability, and the stellar performances from the two lead actresses carry you through the first half hour or so, but quickly their good performances are over shadowed by the bad performances from the supporting European actors, most of who were heavily accented and clearly didn't speak french as their first language. I waited over an hour in pouring rain at TIFF to see this film and regret every second of time wasted waiting and watching. Do not recommend this movie for anyone