Dreaming of Lions vs Intimacy
Dreaming of Lions has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.2/10 for Intimacy). Dreaming of Lions is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 1h 59m. Intimacy is the older of the two (2001 against 2025). Both are drama, fantasy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Dreaming of Lions
Intimacy| Dreaming of Lions | Intimacy | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 6.2/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2001 |
| Length | 1h 25m | 1h 59m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance | Drama, Fantasy, Romance |
| Country | – | France |
| Director | Paolo Marinou-Blanco | Patrice Chéreau |
| Main cast | Denise Fraga, Joana Ribeiro, Toni Gomila, Roberto Bomtempo, João Nunes Monteiro | Timothy Spall, Mark Rylance, Robert Addie, Rebecca Palmer, Kerry Fox |
Synopsis
Dreaming of Lions
Gilda is terminally ill. Her only wish is to die without pain, and as all her suicide attempts comically fail, she decides to seek professional help.
Intimacy
Failed musician Jay abandoned his family and now earns a living as head bartender in a trendy London pub. Every Wednesday afternoon, a woman comes to his house for graphic, almost wordless, sex. One day, Jay follows her and learns about her. This eventually disrupts their relationship.
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