Animation ·Drama · France · 2010 · 1h 20m

The Illusionist

L'Illusionniste

The Illusionist poster
Director
Sylvain Chomet
Cast
Jean-Claude Donda as Tatischeff / French Cinema Manager (voice) Eilidh Rankin as Alice (voice) Didier Gustin as Songs (voice) Jil Aigrot as Songs (voice) Jacques Tati as Monsieur Hulot (archive footage) (uncredited) Duncan MacNeil as Additional Voices (voice)
Crew
Sylvain Chomet — Editor Bob Last — Producer Sally Chomet — Producer
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer The Illusionist — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
stageedinburgh, scotlanddisillusionmentaftercreditsstingermagicianadult child friendship
Key Collaborators
Sylvain Chomet Director Sylvain Chomet Editor Bob Last Producer Sally Chomet Producer
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