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The Illusionist
“When life loses its wonder, all it takes is one person who still believes in magic.”
7.3 / 10• 2010• 1h 20m•PG• French
AnimationDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Jean-Claude Donda
Tatischeff / French Cinema Manager (voice)
Lead
Eilidh Rankin
Alice (voice)
Didier Gustin
Songs (voice)
Jil Aigrot
Songs (voice)
Jacques Tati
Monsieur Hulot (archive footage) (uncredited)
DM
Duncan MacNeil
Additional Voices (voice)
Raymond Mearns
Additional Voices (voice)
JT
James T. Muir
Additional Voices (voice)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sylvain Chomet's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Illusionist is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
