The Illusionist

Film details

Film TitleThe Illusionist
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Genre
Length80mins
Year2010
CountryFrance, United Kingdom
DirectorSylvain Chomet
ActorsJean-Claude Donda, Eilidh Rankin, Duncan MacNeil
LanguageEnglish, French, Gaelic
AKAL'illusionniste
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A French illusionist finds himself out of work and travels to Scotland, where he meets a young woman. Their ensuing adventure changes both their lives forever.

A very happy marriage of Tati’s and Chomet’s distinctive artistic sensibilities.

Variety

A true masterpiece of visual enchantment.

Observer

Tati and Chomet are saying something complex but true here, testifying to the necessity of fakery while acknowledging that illusions can be cruel. The result is one beautiful movie — and no less so for making a strong case that beauty is a lie.