# The Science of Sleep (2006)

> A shy graphic artist retreats into elaborate dreams as an awkward Paris romance tests his ability to live in the waking world.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/255

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
- Director: Michel Gondry
- Cast: Gael García Bernal, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Miou-Miou, Alain Chabat, Emma de Caunes, Aurélia Petit, Sacha Bourdo, Pierre Vaneck
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0354899/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: whimsical, wistful, surreal, dreamy date night, rainy day

## Synopsis

A whimsical exploration of dreams and reality unfolds in a vibrant Parisian setting.

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