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The Illusionist

Name: The Illusionist
Genre: Drama, Animation
Released: 2010
Duration: 80 min

L'Illusionniste

French / 2010 / 1h 20m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Animation

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Synopsis

A French illusionist travels to Scotland to work. He meets a young woman in a small village. Their ensuing adventure in Edinburgh changes both their lives forever.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorSylvain Chomet

Composer

Cast

Jean-Claude Dondaas Tatischeff / French Cinema Manager (voice)

Eilidh Rankinas Alice (voice)

Didier Gustinas Songs (voice)

Jil Aigrotas Songs (voice)

Jacques Tatias Monsieur Hulot (archive footage) (uncredited)

Duncan MacNeilas Additional Voices (voice)

Raymond Mearnsas Additional Voices (voice)

James T. Muiras Additional Voices (voice)

Tom Urieas Additional Voices (voice)

Paul Bandeyas Additional Voices (voice)