A Magnificent Life
Overview
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...
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"His story is that of cinema."
Status
Released
Original Language
fr
Budget
$15,000,000
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Cast
Laurent Lafitte
Marcel Pagnol (Adult) (voice)
Géraldine Pailhas
(voice)
Thierry Garcia
(voice)
Olivia Gotanègre
Jacqueline Pagnol (voice)
Sophie Maréchal
Simone Pagnol (voice)
Flora Montgomery
(voice)
Matthew Gravelle
(voice)
Lu Corfield
(voice)
Jonathan Keeble
(voice)
Celyn Jones
(voice)
Jess Nesling
(voice)
Vincent Fernandel
(voice)
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'A Magnificent Life' Review: An Oscar-Nominated Director Returns With a Biopic Lacking His Usual Animated Magic - Collider
'A Magnificent Life' Review: An Oscar-Nominated Director Returns With a Biopic Lacking His Usual Animated Magic Collider
'A Magnificent Life' Review: Sylvain Chomet's Animated Marcel Pagnol Biopic - Deadline
'A Magnificent Life' Review: Sylvain Chomet's Animated Marcel Pagnol Biopic Deadline
'A Magnificent Life' Review: Mostly Dull Treat for Marcel Pagnol Fans - Variety
'A Magnificent Life' Review: Mostly Dull Treat for Marcel Pagnol Fans Variety
A Magnificent Life Review - IGN
A Magnificent Life Review IGN
Cannes Review: Sylvain Chomet’s A Magnificent Life is a Saccharine Tribute to Marcel Pagnol - The Film Stage
Cannes Review: Sylvain Chomet’s A Magnificent Life is a Saccharine Tribute to Marcel Pagnol The Film Stage
A Magnificent Life - Eye For Film
A Magnificent Life Eye For Film
Cannes 2025: Nouvelle Vague, A Magnificent Life - Roger Ebert
Cannes 2025: Nouvelle Vague, A Magnificent Life Roger Ebert
‘A Magnificent Life’ Review: Sylvain Chomet’s Beautifully Animated but Clumsily Scripted Love Letter to Marcel Pagnol - The Hollywood Reporter
‘A Magnificent Life’ Review: Sylvain Chomet’s Beautifully Animated but Clumsily Scripted Love Letter to Marcel Pagnol The Hollywood Reporter
‘A Magnificent Life’ Review: Sylvain Chomet’s Tribute to Marcel Pagnol Flies by Without Making an Impact - IndieWire
‘A Magnificent Life’ Review: Sylvain Chomet’s Tribute to Marcel Pagnol Flies by Without Making an Impact IndieWire
Cannes review: Sylvain Chomet’s ‘A Magnificent Life’ is a warm-hearted eulogy to a French literary great - Time Out
Cannes review: Sylvain Chomet’s ‘A Magnificent Life’ is a warm-hearted eulogy to a French literary great Time Out
‘A Magnificent Life’ review: Sylvain Chomet animates the life of Marcel Pagnol - Screen Daily
‘A Magnificent Life’ review: Sylvain Chomet animates the life of Marcel Pagnol Screen Daily
Review: A Magnificent Life - Cineuropa
Review: A Magnificent Life Cineuropa
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