The Dreamers (2003 film)

The Dreamers
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBernardo Bertolucci
Screenplay byGilbert Adair
Based onThe Holy Innocents
by Gilbert Adair
Produced byJeremy Thomas
Starring
CinematographyFabio Cianchetti
Edited byJacopo Quadri
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release dates
  • 10 October 2003 (2003-10-10) (Italy)
  • 10 December 2003 (2003-12-10) (France)
  • 6 February 2004 (2004-02-06) (United Kingdom)
Running time
115 minutes
Countries
  • France
  • Italy
  • United Kingdom
LanguagesEnglish
French
Budget€15.9 million
Box office$23.7 million

The Dreamers (French: Innocents: The Dreamers) is a 2003 erotic romantic drama film directed by Bernardo Bertolucci from a screenplay by Gilbert Adair, based on Adair's 1988 novel The Holy Innocents. An international co-production by companies from France, Italy and the United Kingdom, the film tells the story of an American university student in Paris who, after meeting a peculiar brother and sister who are fellow film enthusiasts, becomes entangled in an erotic triangle. It is set against the backdrop of the 1968 Paris student riots. The film makes several references to various movies of classical and French New Wave cinema, incorporating clips from films that are often imitated by the actors in particular scenes.

There are two versions: an uncut NC-17-rated version, and an R-rated version that is about three minutes shorter.

It was the first credited film appearance of Eva Green, and is considered her breakthrough role.