Arthur et les Minimoys (2006) Directed by Luc Besson
Animation / Adventure / Fantasy
aka: Arthur and the Invisibles
Film Synopsis
In common with all children of his age, Arthur is fascinated by his grandmother's
bedtime stories. In his dreams, these stories come to life and he
finds himself in a fabulous country populated by strange and mysterious
people. But what if these were more than just fairy
tales? What if they were true? In a book of
spells belonging to his grandfather, Arthur finds several clues that
point to the existence of a treasure in his own garden.
Excitedly, Arthur begins his search for the lost treasure and can
hardly believe what he discovers: a world invisible to the naked eye,
inhabited by minuscule beings called the Minimoys...
Script: Céline Garcia, Luc Besson,
Patrice Garcia (characters),
Georges Bouchelagem (characters),
Philippe Rouchier (characters),
Nicolas Fructus (characters)
Cinematographer: Thierry Arbogast
Music: Eric Serra
Cast: Freddie Highmore (Arthur),
Mia Farrow (Granny),
Ron Crawford (Archibald),
Penny Balfour (Arthur's Mother),
Doug Rand (Arthur's Father),
Adam LeFevre (Davido),
Jean Bejote Njamba (Massai Chief),
Saul Jephcott (Police Officer 1),
Lee Delong (Saleslady),
Christian Erickson (Antique Dealer),
Eric Balliet (Mover 1),
Oxmo Puccino (Mover 2),
Robert William Bradford (Baliff),
Jerry Di Giacomo (Repairman),
Bienvenue Kindoki (Matassalai 1),
Valéry Koko Kingue (Matassalai 2),
Aba Koïta (Matassalai 3),
Vincent Mendy (Matassalai 4),
Mathar Licka Gueye (Matassalai 5),
Tonio Descanvelle (Police Officer 2)
Country: France
Language: English
Support: Color
Runtime: 94 min
Aka:Arthur and the Invisibles ;
Arthur and the Minimoys
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