Upon release, The Dreamers divided critics—some praised its erotic lyricism, others found it self-indulgent. But over time, it has become a cult touchstone for cinephiles and aesthetes. It captures a specific fantasy: that total immersion in art can replace the messiness of real life, at least for a while.
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