Dreamchild (1985)

In the enigmatic cinematic exploration of Dreamchild (1985), we delve into the murky depths of Lewis Carroll's classic tale from an unconventional perspective. The film centers on Alice Liddell Hargreaves, played by Coral Browne, the inspiration behind Carroll's book who, in her twilight years, is tormented by the whimsical characters that once brought her joy. In 1932, at the age of eighty, Alice embarks on a journey to New York City to partake in the centenary commemorations for Reverend Charles L. Dodgson, famously known as Lewis Carroll, portrayed by Sir Ian Holm. Unsettled by the foreign American culture and baffled by the enduring popularity of the Alice books, Alice's memories begin to unravel, spiraling her back to the enigmatic events of her childhood that sowed the seeds for the fantastical stories. As the old and young Alice intermingle in her fragmented recollections, she grapples with her evolving understanding of her relationship with the reclusive Carroll. The film poses a question that lingers like a shadow - Was Carroll's affection for Alice more than mere friendship? Dreamchild is a mesmerizing journey that dances on the line between reality and imagination, painting a portrait of a woman haunted by her past and confronted by the disquieting prospect of lost innocence.

Dreamchild is a drama movie featuring Coral Browne.

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