Gandahar
"‘In a thousand years, Gandahar was destroyed, and all its people massacred. A thousand years ago, Gandahar will be saved, and what can’t be avoided will be.”"
Originally released in 1987. Gandahar is a animation/science fiction film. directed by René Laloux. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Catherine Chevallier, Pierre-Marie Escourrou, and Anny Duperey
Synopsis
On the planet Gandahar where peace reigns and poverty is unknown, this utopian lifestyle is upset by reports of people at the outlying frontiers being turned to stone. Sylvain is sent to investigate this mysterious threat.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 11, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (135 votes)
Budget
$5.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$370.7K
0.1x return
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Catherine Chevallier
as Airelle (voice)
Pierre-Marie Escourrou
as Sylvain Lanvère (voice)
Anny Duperey
as Ambisextra (Voice)
Christine Pâris
as Le porte-parole (Voice)
Georges Wilson
as Métamorphe (voice)
Jean-Pierre Ducos
as Blaminhor (Voice)
Olivier Cruveiller
as L'homme-métal (Voice)
Zaïra Benbadis
as Voix enregistrée (Voice)
Claude Degliame
as Voix enregistrée (Voice)
Jean-Pierre Jorris
as Transformé (Voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $5,500,000
- Revenue
- $370,698
Production Companies
- Films A2
- Col.Ima.Son
- Revcom Télévision
- CNC
- Ministère de la culture
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gandahar about?
On the planet Gandahar where peace reigns and poverty is unknown, this utopian lifestyle is upset by reports of people at the outlying frontiers being turned to stone. Sylvain is sent to investigat...
Who directed Gandahar?
Gandahar was directed by René Laloux.
How long is Gandahar?
Gandahar has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Gandahar released?
Gandahar was released on December 11, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gandahar?
The main cast of Gandahar includes Catherine Chevallier, Pierre-Marie Escourrou, Anny Duperey, Christine Pâris, Georges Wilson.
Is Gandahar worth watching?
Gandahar has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 135 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.