Fantastic Planet (Criterion Collection)

A masterful, allegorical work using cutout stop-motion animation, this Czech/French coproduction based on a 1957 sci-fi novel, follows the plight of the Oms--descendants of the survivors of Earth--who have been brought to the far-off planet of Ygam by giant, blue-skinned humanoids known as Draags. After the intelligent young Om Terr escapes to the wild, he launches a revolt against the Draags and tries to rocket off to the planet's moon. Voiced by Jean Valmont, Jennifer Drake, and Jean Topart. 72 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: French Dolby Digital mono, English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English; bonus short "Les Escargots" (1965); documentary; French television program "Italiques: Roland Topor Special" (1974); interviews; theatrical trailer; essay. In French with English subtitles/Dubbed in English.