L'illusionniste

"When life loses its wonder, all it takes is one person who still believes in magic."

Feb 11 2011 PG 1h 30m
Animation, Drama, Family

A French illusionist travels to Scotland to work. He meets a young woman in a small village. Their ensuing adventure in Edinburgh changes both their lives forever.

Plot

Details the story of a dying breed of stage entertainer whose thunder is being stolen by emerging rock stars. Forced to accept increasingly obscure assignments in fringe theaters, garden parties and bars, he meets a young fan who changes his life forever.

Written by

Sylvain Chomet, Jacques Tati

Directed by

Sylvain Chomet

Cast

Jean-Claude Donda, Eilidh Rankin, Duncan MacNeil

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom, France

Production Companies

Ciné B, France 3 Cinéma, France 3, Canal+, CinéCinéma, Django Films

Languages

English, , Français

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 7 wins & 35 nominations total

Trailers
The Illusionist | trailer #1 US (2010) Jacques Tati
Scores
# of Votes
36,990
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
82
Popularity
NA