# Fantastic Planet (1973)

> A miniature human slave transforms alien knowledge into the means for collective resistance on a surreal planet ruled by giants.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9861

## Facts

- Runtime: 72 min
- Genres: Animation, Science Fiction
- Director: René Laloux
- Cast: Gérard Hernandez, Jean Valmont, Jennifer Drake, Yves Barsacq, Jeanine Forney, Éric Baugin, Jean Topart, William Coryn
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070544/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: surreal, eerie, disquieting, late night viewing, arthouse animation marathon

## Synopsis

A journey of rebellion and enlightenment on a distant planet where knowledge becomes the ultimate weapon.

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