A Magnificent Life
“His story is that of cinema.”
AnimationHistoryDrama
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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Details
- Directed by
- Sylvain Chomet
- Released
- 15 Oct 2025
- Status
- Released
- Language
- French
- Studio
- What the Prod, Walking The Dog
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Votes
- 25 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
Laurent LafitteMarcel Pagnol (Adult) (voice)
Géraldine PailhasAugustine Pagnol (voice)
Thierry GarciaRaimu (voice)
Olivia GotanègreJacqueline Pagnol (voice)
Sophie MaréchalSimone Pagnol (voice)
Vincent FernandelFernandel (voice)- NNoa StaesPagnol Child (voice)
Martin MeersmanPupil 1: Class 1922 (voice)
Lohen van HoutteÉlève Classe / Coursier (voice)- EElodie BarthelsPasserby (voice)
- AAnaïs PetitOrane Demazis (voice)
Véronique Philipponnat(voice)
