In the Realms of the Unreal

Directed by Jessica Yu

2004•81 min
Language
English

Synopsis

The Mystery of Henry Darger

In the Realms of the Unreal is a documentary about the reclusive Chicago-based artist Henry Darger. Henry Darger was so reclusive that when he died his neighbors were surprised to find a 15,145-page manuscript along with hundreds of paintings depicting The Story of the Vivian Girls, in What is Known as the Realms of the Unreal, of the Glodeco-Angelinnian War Storm, Cased by the Child Slave Rebellion.

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Selected Awards

Nominee

Writers Guild of America Award

(2004)

Main Cast

Henry DargerHenry DargerHimself
Larry PineLarry PineHenry Darger (Voice)
Dakota FanningDakota FanningNarrator/Vivian Girls (Voice)
FMFrier McCollisterVoice
Wally WingertWally WingertVoice
MOMary O'DonnellHerself (Neighbor)
KLKiyoko LernerHerself (Landlady)

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