The Science Of Sleep Certificate: 
- Duration:
- 105 mins
- Year produced:
- 2006
- Director:
- Michel Gondry
- Cast:
- Gael Garc?ça Bernal
- Charlotte Gainsbourg
- Miou Miou
Have you ever had a dream that was so vivid that you were convinced it was real? Or been in a real situation so weird that you thought you must be dreaming? If the answer to either question is yes, then you’ll be able to relate to the story of Stephane – the hero of this charming and imaginative comedy. When he moves to Paris, he’s disappointed that his new job working for a calendar firm doesn’t allow him to be more creative – but a beautiful consolation prize appears in the form of his neighbour Stephanie. But the path of true love never runs smooth, of course, and as Stephane tries to woo Stephanie, the line between sleeping and waking, dreams and reality, quickly starts to blurs...
- Average rating:
(1 votes)
Reviews
10 October 2008
Danny from St Marys College
A perfect definition of surrealism, Michel Gondry’s Science of Sleep is a must see for fans of this genre. Gael Garcia Bernal is a multi linguistic artist who falls in love with his neighbour. We see his thoughts and dreams through fantastic imagery and animation. This is a hugely successful yet underated work of art. A must-see.
Fascinating facts
There are several references in this movie to Michel Gondry's various music videos. Carrying the piano up the stairs is a reference to his video for the artist Lucas's song "Lucas With the Lid Off" which features a very similar sequence. The dolls that Gael García Bernal pulls out of the desk during one of the Stephane TV sequences are from his video for Oui Oui's song "Les Cailloux". The White Stripes song in the soundtrack is a reference to the many videos Gondry has done for them. The giant hands in an early dream sequence are from the Foo Fighters' "Everlong" video.
The song “If You Rescue Me” that Stephane writes for Stephanie in The Science of Sleep uses the tune of 1960s legends The Velvet Underground’s After Hours.