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72% Critic Match
The Magic of Méliès
7.2 / 10• 1997• 2h 11m•NR• French
DocumentaryHistory
Storyline
A walk through the life and work of the brilliant French filmmaker Georges Méliès (1861-1938), pioneer of special and visual effects.
Cast & Crew
Marina Moncade
Self - Narrator (voice)
Lead
Daniel Ceccaldi
Méliès (voice)
CD
Charles-Antoine Decroix
Salesman (voice)
AA
Abdul Alafrez
Magician
CM
Claire Mosser
Magician's Assistant
DC
Didier Cremer
Young Méliès
AK
Alain Kanto
Magic Lantern Operator
PD
Philippe Duval
Announcer
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jacques Mény's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Magic of Méliès is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
