Dragons: Real Myths and Unreal Creatures

Dragons: Real Myths and Unreal Creatures

2013 · 51 min · ★ 5.5 · Fantasy, Mystery

Audiences join two peculiar characters, an unusual dream therapist and his mysterious patient, as they dig up "live" spectacular reenacted classical myths with a variety of dragon species and incarnations in the search for the root of a recurring nightmare. By mixing a fantastic storyline and a substantial dose of documentary information about the myths and realities that surround dragons, the film provides an exciting voyage of discovery for audiences, as they learn about the benevolent dragons of China, the terrifying Wyverns of the British Isles, creation stories from Ancient cities of the Middle East and dangerous water monsters described in native North American legends.

Directed by Marc Fafard · Written by Marc Fafard

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Max von Sydow Dr. Alistair Conis
Laurence Leboeuf Skye Ingram
Serge Houde Dr. Vulnet Grazinar
Nina Lauren

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