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A Magnificent Life
A Magnificent Life
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A Magnificent Life

Original Title: Marcel et Monsieur Pagnol

2025
1h 31m
Animation
History
Drama

Status

Released

Release

2025

Runtime

1h 31m

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Storyline

"His story is that of cinema."

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

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 31m
Oct 15, 2025
Languages
German
English
French
Director
Sylvain Chomet
Sylvain Chomet
Production
What the Prod
What the Prod
Walking The Dog
Walking The Dog
Bidibul Productions
Bidibul Productions
Picture Box
Picture Box
Mediawan
Mediawan
Production Countries
France
Belgium
Luxembourg
United States of America
Official Website

Top Cast

12 Cast Members

Laurent Lafitte

Laurent Lafitte

Marcel Pagnol (Adult) (voice)

Géraldine Pailhas

Géraldine Pailhas

Augustine Pagnol (voice)

Thierry Garcia

Thierry Garcia

Raimu (voice)

Olivia Gotanègre

Olivia Gotanègre

Jacqueline Pagnol (voice)

Sophie Maréchal

Sophie Maréchal

Simone Pagnol (voice)

Vincent Fernandel

Vincent Fernandel

Fernandel (voice)

Noa Staes

Pagnol Child (voice)

Martin Meersman

Martin Meersman

Pupil 1: Class 1922 (voice)

Lohen van Houtte

Lohen van Houtte

Élève Classe / Coursier (voice)

Elodie Barthels

Passerby (voice)

Anaïs Petit

Orane Demazis (voice)

Véronique Philipponnat

Véronique Philipponnat

(voice)

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