Fantastic Planet (1973)

About Fantastic Planet

Fantastic Planet is a 1973 animated science fiction film directed by René Laloux. The movie is based on the novel "Oms en série" by French writer Stefan Wul. It is set on a distant planet named Ygam, where blue humanoid giants called Draags oppress the humans, called Oms. The Draags consider Oms as pests or pets. The plot revolves around an Om named Terr who manages to escape from his Draag master and sparks a revolution against the oppressive regime.

Making / Production

The film was created using cutout stop motion animation, which gives it a distinctive and surreal aesthetic. It is a joint production between France and Czechoslovakia. The inspiration for the film's unique animation style came from the book's original illustrations, adding an additional layer of visual depth to the storytelling.

Actors

• Barry Bostwick as Terr (English version) - Provided a voiced performance that fully captured the spirit of resistance and survival.
• Jennifer Drake as Tiwa - Her voiceover work effectively conveyed the character's innocence and curiosity.
• Eric Baugin as Terr (French version) - Effectively portrayed the character's struggle and determination in the original language.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was based on a novel by French writer Stefan Wul.
• It won the Special Jury Prize at the 1973 Cannes Film Festival.
• The movie is considered a classic in the animated science fiction genre.

Awards

The film won the Special Jury Prize at the 1973 Cannes Film Festival, marking a significant recognition of animated films on the prestigious platform.

Quotes

• "The humiliations which you have inflicted upon us will be avenged!" - Terr
• "But he's wearing a learning headset. All of a sudden, he understands our language." - Tiwa

Music, Soundtrack

• Fantastic Planet soundtrack is known for its psychedelic and experimental score composed by Alain Goraguer.