The Vanishing Lion (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2003, The Vanishing Lion is a fantasy and romance film directed by Agnès Varda, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. An adventure of three characters: Clarisse, a psychic’s apprentice, Lazare, who works at the Parisian catacombs, and the bronze statue of a lion at the Denfert-Rochereau (in the 14th arrondissement). Clarisse and Laraze meet daily, but one day Lazare disappears and the lion disappears as well!
Who’s in it. The Vanishing Lion stars Frédérick E. Grasser Hermé as Madame Clara, la Voyante, Julie Depardieu as Clarisse, Silvia Urrutia as La Première Cliente and David Deciron as Lazare Combes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Vanishing Lion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Vanishing Lion page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Vanishing Lion tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Vanishing Lion (2003)?
- In US, The Vanishing Lion is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Vanishing Lion worth watching?
- The Vanishing Lion holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Vanishing Lion?
- The Vanishing Lion stars Frédérick E. Grasser Hermé, Julie Depardieu, Silvia Urrutia, David Deciron and Bernard Werber.
- When was The Vanishing Lion released?
- The Vanishing Lion was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.