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The Man Who Stole Dreams

Directed by Joyce Borenstein
Canada, 1987 (animation / children's, 11 minutes, colour, English)
The Man Who Stole Dreams
Image: © National Film Board of Canada

Film Description:
"This enchanting and magical animation film, an ode to our dreams during the night, celebrates the creative imagination, uniqueness, and the human spirit. The plot involves a man who steals the dreams of innocent villagers, then eventually tries to sell them back to the townsfolk. Sarah, a young child, is instrumental in alerting the villagers to what has happened and enabling them to find and reclaim their dreams. Suitable for Grade 3 to adult; film, dream, and creativity courses; psychology; and mental health-care programs. Based on Barbara Taylor's book, The Man Who Stole Dreams."
-- National Film Board of Canada (source)

Film Credits (partial):
Based on: The Man Who Stole Dreams, a book by Barbara Taylor
Produced by: Margaret Pettigrew, Kathleen Shannon
Principal Cast: Joan Heney, Vlasta Vrana, Joyce Borenstein, Andrew Bednarsky, Shirley Merovitz
Animation: Joyce Borenstein
Music: Wende Bartley
Production Company: National Film Board of Canada / Office national du film du Canada
(sources)

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