In the Realms of the Unreal(2004)
“The Mystery of Henry Darger”
Overview
In the Realms of the Unreal is a documentary about the reclusive Chicago-based artist Henry Darger. Henry Darger was so reclusive that when he died his neighbors were surprised to find a 15,145-page manuscript along with hundreds of paintings depicting The Story of the Vivian Girls, in What is Known as the Realms of the Unreal, of the Glodeco-Angelinnian War Storm, Cased by the Child Slave Rebellion.
Director
Jessica Yu
Studio
Diorama Films
Cast
Henry Darger
as Himself
Larry Pine
as Henry Darger (Voice)
Dakota Fanning
as Narrator/Vivian Girls (Voice)
Frier McCollister
as Voice
Wally Wingert
as Voice
Mary O'Donnell
as Herself (Neighbor)
Kiyoko Lerner
as Herself (Landlady)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2004
Runtime
1h 21m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Production Companies
Diorama Films • ITVS
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Where can I watch In the Realms of the Unreal?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for In the Realms of the Unreal (2004).
What is In the Realms of the Unreal about?▼
In the Realms of the Unreal is a documentary about the reclusive Chicago-based artist Henry Darger. Henry Darger was so reclusive that when he died his neighbors were surprised to find a 15,145-page manuscript along with hundreds of paintings depicting The Story of the Vivian Girls, in What is Known as the Realms of the Unreal, of the Glodeco-Angelinnian War Storm, Cased by the Child Slave Rebellion.
Who directed In the Realms of the Unreal?▼
In the Realms of the Unreal was directed by Jessica Yu and released in 2004. It is a documentary film.
How long is In the Realms of the Unreal?▼
In the Realms of the Unreal has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
Who stars in In the Realms of the Unreal?▼
The cast of In the Realms of the Unreal includes Henry Darger as Himself, Larry Pine as Henry Darger (Voice), Dakota Fanning as Narrator/Vivian Girls (Voice), Frier McCollister as Voice, Wally Wingert as Voice and more.
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