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The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009)

Directed by: Terry Gilliam

Cast: Christopher Plummer, Heath Ledger, Johnny Depp, Jude Law, Colin Farrell, Andrew Garfield, Verne Troyer, Lily Cole, Tom Waits

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Fri Sep 18, 6:30 PM – ROY THOMSON HALL
OFF-SALE: Sat Sep 19, 2:30 PM – VISA SCREENING ROOM (ELGIN)

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Synopsis: This fantastical morality tale tells the story of Dr. Parnassus and his travelling show, the extraordinary 'Imaginarium'. Blessed with the remarkable gift of guiding the imaginations of others, Dr. Parnassus is cursed with a dark secret. An inveterate gambler, thousands of years ago he made a bet with the devil, Mr. Nick, and won immortality. Centuries later, on meeting his one true love, Dr. Parnassus made another deal with the devil, trading his immortality for youth, on the condition that when his daughter reached her sixteenth birthday, she would become the property of Mr. Nick.

Programme: Gala Presentations

Language: English

Country: Canada/United Kingdom

Runtime: 122 minutes

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