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A Magnificent Life
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A Magnificent Life

2025-10-15 · 91 min · ★ 7.0

Animation · History · Drama

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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Directors
Sylvain Chomet
Production companies
What the Prod, Walking The Dog, Bidibul Productions, Picture Box, Mediawan, Align, Beside Productions, Magellan Films, Wild Bunch
Countries
France, Belgium, Luxembourg, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 15,000,000

Top Cast

Laurent LafitteLaurent LafitteMarcel Pagnol (Adult) (voice)
Géraldine PailhasGéraldine PailhasAugustine Pagnol (voice)
Thierry GarciaThierry GarciaRaimu (voice)
Olivia GotanègreOlivia GotanègreJacqueline Pagnol (voice)
Sophie MaréchalSophie MaréchalSimone Pagnol (voice)
Vincent FernandelVincent FernandelFernandel (voice)
Noa StaesPagnol Child (voice)
Martin MeersmanMartin MeersmanPupil 1: Class 1922 (voice)
Lohen van HoutteLohen van HoutteÉlève Classe / Coursier (voice)
Elodie BarthelsPasserby (voice)
Anaïs PetitOrane Demazis (voice)
Véronique PhilipponnatVéronique Philipponnat(voice)

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