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64th International Film Festival
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Section: Literature in Film - Young Academy

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016) 13

United States of America | 2016 | 128 min.

When his beloved grandfather leaves Jake (16) clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times, he finds a magical place known as Miss Peregrine's School for Peculiar Children. But the mystery and danger deepen as he gets to know the residents and learns about their special powers – and their terrifying enemies. Ultimately, Jake discovers that only his own special peculiarity can save his new friends.

CountryUnited States of America
Year2016
Duration128 min
Rating13
LanguageEnglish
SubtitleCzech
Directed by Tim Burton
Screenplay Jane Goldman
Director of Photography Bruno Delbonnel
Music Michael Higham, Matthew Margeson
Edited by Chris Lebenzon
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Biography

An American director, producer and writer. He studied animation at CalArts. He made his debut with the comedy Beetlejuice (1988), and acclaim with Batman (1989) and Edward Scissorhands (1990). He's also directed films such as Ed Wood (1994) and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005).

Literature, Love, Courage, Youth, Family, Friendship, Teamwork, Positive Choices, Action + Adventure, Fantasy, Horror