# The Dreamlife of Angels (1998)

> Two drifting young women in Lille struggle to preserve their friendship as poverty, caretaking, and an idealized romance pull them toward different futures.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4992

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Erick Zonca
- Cast: Élodie Bouchez, Natacha Régnier, Grégoire Colin, Patrick Mercado, Jo Prestia, Francine Massenhave, Zivko Niklevski, Murielle Colvez
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120449/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, intimate, naturalistic, quiet evening, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

Two young women navigate friendship and heartbreak amidst life's uncertainties in a poignant tale of resilience.

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