The Dark Crystal

Book • 1982
The Dark Crystal is a 1982 dark fantasy film about Jen, a Gelfling on a quest to restore balance to his world, Thra.

He must heal the Crystal of Truth after it was cracked a millennium ago, leading to the rise of the cruel Skeksis.

With the help of Kira, another Gelfling, and the wise Mystics, Jen confronts the Skeksis in a battle for the Crystal.

The film is known for its detailed puppetry and imaginative world-building, exploring themes of good versus evil and ecological harmony.

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