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A Magnificent Life
“His story is that of cinema.”
7.0 / 10• 2025• 1h 31m•PG-13• French
AnimationHistoryDrama
Storyline
In 1955, 60-year-old Marcel Pagnol is a well-known and acclaimed playwright and filmmaker. When the editor-in-chief of ELLE magazine commissions a weekly column about Pagnol's childhood, he sees this as a great opportunity to go back to his artistic roots: writing. Realizing his memory is failing him and deeply affected by the disappointing results of his last two plays, Pagnol starts doubting his ability to pursue his work. That is until Little Marcel - the young boy he used to be - appears to him as if by magic. Together, they will explore Marcel Pagnol's incredible life and bring back to life his most cherished encounters and memories...
Cast & Crew
Laurent Lafitte
Marcel Pagnol (Adult) (voice)
Lead
Géraldine Pailhas
Augustine Pagnol (voice)
Thierry Garcia
Raimu (voice)
Olivia Gotanègre
Jacqueline Pagnol (voice)
Sophie Maréchal
Simone Pagnol (voice)
Vincent Fernandel
Fernandel (voice)
NS
Noa Staes
Pagnol Child (voice)
Martin Meersman
Pupil 1: Class 1922 (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. A Magnificent Life is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
