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  • Actors: Michael Pitt, Louis Garrel, Eva Green, Anna Chancellor, Robin Renucci
  • Directors: Bernardo Bertolucci
  • Producers: Hercules Bellville, Jeremy Thomas, John Bernard, Peter Watson
  • Format: Anamorphic, Colour, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language English, French, Spanish
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish
  • Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: NC-17 (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Studio: 20th Century Fox
  • DVD Release Date: 13 July 2004
  • Run Time: 115 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00023P4I8
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 61,579 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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A love letter to movies (and the French new wave of the 1960s in particular), Bernardo Bertolucci's The Dreamers starts with a 1968 riot outside of a Parisian movie palace then burrows into an insular love triangle. Matthew (Michael Pitt, Hedwig and the Angry Inch), an expatriate American student, bonds with a twin brother and sister, Isabelle (Eva Green) and Theo (Louis Garrel), over their mutual love of film--they not only quote lines of dialogue, they act out small bits and challenge each other to name the cinematic source. Matthew suspects the twins of incest, but that doesn't stop him from falling into his own intimacies with Isabelle. As the threesome becomes threatened, Paris succumbs to student riots. The Dreamers aspires to be kinky, but the results are more decorative than decadent; nonetheless, the movie's lively energy recalls the careless and vital exuberance of Godard and Truffaut. --Bret Fetzer

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65 of 68 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating story about intimacy, 29 July 2006
This review is from: The Dreamers [DVD] (DVD)
Set in Paris in the 1960s "The Dreamers" is a tale of love, intimacy and possession. An American student Matthew (Michael Pitt) meets the alluring Isabelle (Eva Green) and her equally charismatic twin brother Theo (Lewis Garrel) and their shared love of film and immediate sexual attraction brings the three together. At first Matthew is intrigued by the powerful intimacy between the twins but as time goes by and his feelings for Isabelle intensify he grows weary of what he believes to be a limiting brother-sister relationship.

Whilst the student riots of 1968 is a recurring theme that eventually divides the characters, the tale could just as easily have been set in another place at another time because it's the timeless characters who make the story fascinating and entertaining.

The film is deeply erotic and at times explicit but never gratuitously, with sex scenes and frequent nudity really adding to the understanding of the character relationships.

The film is directed by Bernardo Bertolucci ("Besieged", "Stealing Beauty") and is based on a novel by Gilbert Adair. After watching "The Dreamers" I'm very keen to view other work by both the writer and director.
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33 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Defying expectations and actually does the impossible, 23 April 2006
This review is from: The Dreamers [DVD] (DVD)
Without generalising, most of todays films that either try to explore sexuality and youth and liberty tend to side with the explicit, and thus the film is weak.
The Dreamers departs from this tradition. Finally we are given a truely riveting plot, that is utterly consuming, so much so, it is mouth-watering. Here, Bernardo Bertolluci hones his craft perfectly that he does the unimaginable-he gives us characters whom we actually care about. Theo (played by Louis Garell, who after the volitile Ma Mere, proves his acting ability) and his twin sister, Isa, do not have a normal relationship. They liberate themselves and taboo break, they are not phased by seeing one another naked or partaking in sexual acts. But it is a pure bond of love and nothing incestuous, although it does misleadingly form this impression at the beginning.
In steps Matthew, an American student taking in the sights and sounds of Paris, amidst the politcal back drop, that is so vivid, the film has a potent air of true period capture and revolution.
In cinema, if there is one thing i can not abide by, it is jumped up films that are pretentious drivel, pretending to be a mix of drama and erotisism. But that is where again The Dreamers again departs from tradtion. The naked flesh and sexuality explores the relationship between the three characters, in a simply breathtaking manner. Usually the audience will be on alert when the sauce appears on screen, but this film has such a natural ease that what potentially could of caused a mainstream furoure, is instead sheer provocative brilliance.
The young actors are fantastic, haunting and memorable-and what a surprise it was to see Anna Chancellor in this film, as Theo's and Isa's mother.
Believe me, this film is not pretentious pornography; it is a visually stunning and unashamedly flipant film. Touching and humerous, with a bittersweet twist, this is sadly a coming of age tale that will not be as highly regarded by a younger audience, who appreciate the taste of the American Pie triology, but whose pallets are not sophisticated enough to stomach the gripping The Dreamers. An art-house classic of recent times.
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28 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Dreamy Dreamers, 13 Aug 2004
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This review is from: The Dreamers [DVD] (DVD)
Set in Paris, 1968, this film conveys the most delicate and beautiful atmosphere, despite the turmoil of the period. In the absence of a plot, it is this atmosphere, and what is created by the three characters that is so appealing. A house to themselves and little money, these characters discover much more to indulge in than their shared passion for film. Shocking, curious and elegant... highly reccomended.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
I was not sure what to buy and after reading all the reviews thought I would be something for me. It was disappointing... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Real Me

5.0 out of 5 stars Homage to Bertolucci's love of classical cinema.
This really is a fantastic film on so many levels.
The cult references, camera angles, relationships portrayed and the abrupt ending make this all in all a fantastic film... Read more
Published 1 month ago by C. L. Nevitt

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional movie about a age of revolt
This film is set in Paris in the late 1960's when the streets were literally alight with revolt. Its such a charming film (and I mean that as a great compliment) which explores... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. G. Bridgeman-clarke

4.0 out of 5 stars The Dreamers, French Cinema, Erotic, Arthouse, Menage a trois, Direct Action
Good little film about student rebellion in Paris. Brother and sister (twins) form a 'menage a trois' with American in 1960's Paris. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Justice Peace

5.0 out of 5 stars Erotic ... pushing your moral boundaries to the limit
The dreamers ... the most erotic film you can see pushing your moral boundaries to the limit. Two French siblings invite an American student to live into their parents' home while... Read more
Published 5 months ago by S. Rodriguez Leisdovich

4.0 out of 5 stars A dream of '68
I liked this film though it's a long way from Bertolluci's best films,Viz:- The Conformist(Freudian and Marxist),The Spider's Strategem(based on Borge story) and 1900(socialism vs... Read more
Published 8 months ago by technoguy

2.0 out of 5 stars whoops! he messed up again
maybe worth a rent
quite appalling from this once fine director
just boring really two rich french twins meet an american rich person and all play at revolution... Read more
Published 11 months ago by rigby

3.0 out of 5 stars Sacré Bleu!
Bertolucci clearly enjoys the cinematic references in this film, which is, in part, a paean to the glory days of Hollywood. Read more
Published 15 months ago by sft

4.0 out of 5 stars If You're Looking For An Art-House Film You're Considering The Right Movie
The Dreamers is an interesting yet pretentious film about a young American University student & incestial twins who become room mates. Read more
Published 16 months ago by willow

2.0 out of 5 stars Bit of a cliche
I found this film rather uncomfortable to watch, it seemed hollow and pretentious and made me squirm in my seat... Read more
Published 21 months ago by J. Hruby

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