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kasperlovborg
Kasper Løvborg
rated 9

The style from Triplets of Belleville applied to a Tati film (he wrote the script and the animated magician in the film is based on his appearance). Both directors have an acute sense of detail and of the curious humour to be found in the ordinary...

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Cast & Crew

Sylvain Chomet
Director
Jacques Tati
As Monsieur Hulot (archive footage) (uncredited)
Paul Bandey
As Additional Voices (voice)
Jean-Claude Donda
As Tatischeff / French Cinema Manager (voice)
Raymond Mearns
As Additional Voices (voice)
Tom Urie
As Additional Voices (voice)
Didier Gustin
As Songs (voice)
Jil Aigrot
As Songs (voice)

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"The Illusionist" tells the story of a down-on-his-luck magician struggling to find work in 1950s Scotland. With the rise of rock and roll, his traditional illusions are no longer in demand, and he's forced to accept low-paying gigs in dingy bars and parties. When he meets a young girl named Alice, however, his life takes a surprising turn. Despite his reluctance to do so, he begins to perform for her, and the two form a touching bond. As Alice becomes more and more enamored with his tricks, the illusionist must confront the reality of his own fading magic and the changing times. With stunning animation and a poignant story, "The Illusionist" is a heartwarming tale of love, loss, and the power of imagination.

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