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Fantastic Planet (1973)72 minAnimation, Science FictionRating 70/100

René Laloux’s beloved fantasia is a shimmering treasure in the canon of science-fiction cinema. Cosmic landscapes populated by strange, otherworldly creatures—thanks to the distinct cut-out animations of Roland Topor—and set to an ice-cool psychedelic jazz score: The results are out of this world.

Cast: Gérard Hernandez, Jean Valmont, Jennifer Drake, Yves Barsacq, Jeanine Forney, Éric Baugin, Jean Topart

Director: René Laloux