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MirrorMask 2005

“The Other Side of Reason. The Other Side of Fate. The Other Side of Truth.”

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What is MirrorMask?

MirrorMask is a 2005 fantasy film that explores the journey of a young protagonist caught between reality and a dreamlike landscape. The narrative follows a fifteen-year-old girl who finds herself transported into a surreal fantasy world defined by the presence of opposing kingdoms.

Type
Film
Year
2005
Status
Released
Runtime
101 minutes
Release date
Jan 25, 2005
Studios
The Jim Henson Company, Destination Films, Jim Henson Pictures
Genres
Fantasy
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MirrorMask is a 2005 fantasy film that explores the journey of a young protagonist caught between reality and a dreamlike landscape. The narrative follows a fifteen-year-old girl who finds herself transported into a surreal fantasy world defined by the presence of opposing kingdoms. As the story unfolds, the girl discovers that she must locate the fabled MirrorMask to resolve the conflict within this strange realm. Her quest is driven by the urgent need to save the kingdom from its internal divisions while simultaneously finding a way to return to her own home. The film focuses on her navigation through this imaginative environment as she confronts the challenges necessary to complete her mission. By centering on the search for the titular object, the plot highlights the girl's growth and determination as she moves through a shifting landscape of light and shadow. The film presents a visual exploration of her experiences as she attempts to restore balance and secure her passage back to the world she left behind.

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Should you watch it?

“A fifteen-year-old girl enters a fantasy world of opposing kingdoms to find the MirrorMask and return home.”

Reasons to watch
  • directed by Dave McKean
  • written by Neil Gaiman
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  • limited plot details available in provided sources

Watch it if you enjoy dark fantasy films directed by Dave McKean and written by Neil Gaiman.

The film is rated PG and features a dark fantasy tone suitable for general audiences.

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When was MirrorMask released?

MirrorMask was released in 2005.

Who directed MirrorMask?

The film was designed and directed by Dave McKean.

Who wrote MirrorMask?

It was written by Neil Gaiman from a story he developed with Dave McKean.

What is the main plot of MirrorMask?

A fifteen-year-old girl must find the fabled MirrorMask in a fantasy world of opposing kingdoms to save the kingdom and get home.

What is the genre of the film?

It is a dark fantasy film.