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#Q ORIGINAL QUESTION

Regarding the film The City of Lost Children (1995), who is the main character and what are their most memorable lines?

#M ANNOTATED LLM RESPONSE

The main characters of the film The City of Lost Children (1995) are the duo who set out on the quest: One and Miette.

The Main Characters

One (played by Ron Perlman):
- Character Detail: One is a kindly, simpleminded, yet immensely powerful circus strongman with a deep, childlike innocence. He is on a determined mission to find his four-year-old adopted little brother, Denree, who has been kidnapped by the villain Krank. His dialogue is notably sparse and often delivered in a broken, staccato French, emphasizing his straightforward nature and the isolation of his strength.
Miette (played by Judith Vittet):
- Character Detail: Miette is a wise-beyond-her-years, nine-year-old orphan and member of a street gang led by the conjoined twins, "The Octopus". She is initially cynical and tough, but she is drawn to One's singular determination and pure love for his brother. She becomes One's indispensable guide through the dark, surreal port city.

Most Memorable Lines

The most memorable lines for the two main characters are generally brief and highly reflective of their simple, direct, or world-weary personalities.

One (Ron Perlman)

One's most quotable lines are short, declarative statements that define his moral code and his relationship with the world:

"One not thief."
- Detail: This line is a direct and forceful defense when he is first accused of being a thief by Miette and her gang, immediately establishing his honest, good-hearted nature despite his imposing appearance.
"One don't like whistles."
- Detail: A simple line that is memorable for its delivery and the absurdity of the strongman's annoyance. He utters this after a Cyclops whistles, reinforcing his simple, almost child-like set of likes and dislikes.
"I have lost little brother."
- Detail: His plea when he attempts to solicit the help of Miette's gang, which clearly and powerfully states his sole motivation for the entire film's adventure.

Miette (Judith Vittet)

Miette's lines are often more world-weary, reflecting her tough upbringing, and sometimes take the form of key questions that drive the emotional plot:

"You're born in the gutter. You end up in the port."
- Detail: This is a philosophical line, often spoken or implied as the mantra of the street urchins, that embodies Miette's initial, cynical worldview about the inevitability of their poor fate in the port city.
"Miette... One will die?"
- Detail: A pivotal, emotional question that Miette asks when One is in extreme danger. It is one of the moments where the cynical exterior of the orphan girl cracks, revealing her deep, newfound attachment and fear of loss for her friend.

#F CORRECTION FEED (CLICK TO SEARCH)

[1] One is consistently described as a simpleminded, powerful circus strongman.

[2] One's primary motivation is finding his adopted brother Denrée, who was kidnapped by Krank's agents.

[3] Ron Perlman learned his lines phonetically in French, resulting in a sparse, staccato delivery.

[4] Miette is a young orphan (approx. 9-10) and a member of the gang controlled by the Octopus.

[5] Miette's character arc involves moving from cynicism to a deep bond with One.

[6] Miette acts as the guide and translator for One throughout the city.

[7] One says 'One not thief' (One pas voleur) when the orphans try to get him to steal.

[8] One says this to the orphans during the safe-heist planning, not in response to a Cyclops whistling.

[9] One repeatedly states he has lost his little brother to explain his presence in the city.

[10] This is Miette's most famous line, representing her fatalistic worldview.

[11] The line is part of a surreal vision where an older version of Miette speaks to her younger self while she is drowning.

#O MISSED POINTS & OVERSIGHTS

Medium

The film is a French-language production (La Cité des enfants perdus).

The AI summary provides English translations of the lines without noting that the original dialogue is in French, which is significant given the 'staccato' delivery mentioned.

Low

Ron Perlman was the only American in the cast and did not speak French.

This explains why his dialogue is sparse and broken, adding depth to the character analysis.

Medium

Krank is a central character (the antagonist) whose inability to dream drives the plot.

While the query asked for 'the main character' (often interpreted as the protagonist), Krank is the narrative foil and equally central to the film's themes.

#C RELATED QUERIES

#01 What is the significance of the 'Octopus' in The City of Lost Children?

#02 How did Ron Perlman prepare for his role in a French-language film?

#03 What are the main themes of Jean-Pierre Jeunet's The City of Lost Children?

#S SOURCES

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#R ORIGINAL AI RESPONSE

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The main characters of the film *The City of Lost Children* (1995) are the duo who set out on the quest: **One** and **Miette**. ### The Main Characters 1. **One** (played by Ron Perlman): * **Character Detail:** One is a kindly, simpleminded, yet immensely powerful circus strongman with a deep, childlike innocence. He is on a determined mission to find his four-year-old adopted little brother, Denree, who has been kidnapped by the villain Krank. His dialogue is notably sparse and often delivered in a broken, staccato French, emphasizing his straightforward nature and the isolation of his strength. 2. **Miette** (played by Judith Vittet): * **Character Detail:** Miette is a wise-beyond-her-years, nine-year-old orphan and member of a street gang led by the conjoined twins, "The Octopus". She is initially cynical and tough, but she is drawn to One's singular determination and pure love for his brother. She becomes One's indispensable guide through the dark, surreal port city. --- ### Most Memorable Lines The most memorable lines for the two main characters are generally brief and highly reflective of their simple, direct, or world-weary personalities. #### One (Ron Perlman) One's most quotable lines are short, declarative statements that define his moral code and his relationship with the world: * **"One not thief."** * **Detail:** This line is a direct and forceful defense when he is first accused of being a thief by Miette and her gang, immediately establishing his honest, good-hearted nature despite his imposing appearance. * **"One don't like whistles."** * **Detail:** A simple line that is memorable for its delivery and the absurdity of the strongman's annoyance. He utters this after a Cyclops whistles, reinforcing his simple, almost child-like set of likes and dislikes. * **"I have lost little brother."** * **Detail:** His plea when he attempts to solicit the help of Miette's gang, which clearly and powerfully states his sole motivation for the entire film's adventure. #### Miette (Judith Vittet) Miette's lines are often more world-weary, reflecting her tough upbringing, and sometimes take the form of key questions that drive the emotional plot: * **"You're born in the gutter. You end up in the port."** * **Detail:** This is a philosophical line, often spoken or implied as the mantra of the street urchins, that embodies Miette's initial, cynical worldview about the inevitability of their poor fate in the port city. * **"Miette... One will die?"** * **Detail:** A pivotal, emotional question that Miette asks when One is in extreme danger. It is one of the moments where the cynical exterior of the orphan girl cracks, revealing her deep, newfound attachment and fear of loss for her friend.

#A DIRECT ANSWER (VERIFIED ANALYSIS)

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The main characters of The City of Lost Children (1995) are One (Ron Perlman), a simple-minded circus strongman, and Miette (Judith Vittet), a street-smart orphan. One is on a quest to rescue his adopted brother, Denrée, from the mad scientist Krank (Daniel Emilfork), who steals children's dreams because he cannot dream himself.

Memorable Lines for One:

'One not thief.' (French: One pas voleur.) - Spoken when the orphans try to recruit him for a heist.
'One don't like whistles.' (French: One n'aime pas les sifflets.) - Expressed during the safe-cracking scene with the orphans.
'I have lost little brother.' (French: J'ai perdu petit frère.) - His recurring motivation.

Memorable Lines for Miette:

'You're born in the gutter. You end up in the port.' (French: Quand on naît dans le caniveau, on finit dans le port.) - Her cynical mantra, also spoken by her 'future self' in a vision.
'Miette... One will die?' (French: Miette... One va mourir ?) - A line from a surreal underwater vision where an older version of Miette warns her younger self of One's fate.

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