FANTASTIC PLANET (1973)

The trailer for 1973’s FANTASTIC PLANET. Directed by René Laloux and written by Laloux and Roland Topor (from a novel by Stefan Wul). The film stars Jennifer Drake, Jean Valmont, Yves Barsacq, Cynthia Adler, Barry Bostwick, and Hal Smith.

The plot summary is as follows:

Slaves and masters dominate the narrative of the faraway world of Ygam. Set around the lifespan of Terr, a minute human shaped Om slave, and pet, of the giant blue alien Draags. Escaping into the wilderness and with a device used for intellectual advancement of the Draags, Terr finds refuge and support from fellow Oms and using the learning tool, he finds that knowledge is power and then sets to use the new found knowledge to revolt against the Draag masters...

FANTASTIC PLANET is currently streaming on HBO Max, The Roku Channel, and The Criterion Channel, and it’s available for rent/purchase on most digital platforms.