The Illusionist
When life loses its wonder, all it takes is one person who still believes in magic.
AnimationDramastageedinburgh, scotlanddisillusionmentaftercreditsstingermagicianadult child friendship
A tender, visually poetic animated fable about an aging magician and a young woman discovering wonder and connection amid disillusionment and loss.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
Jean-Claude Donda
Tatischeff / French Cinema Manager (voice)
Eilidh Rankin
Alice (voice)
Didier Gustin
Songs (voice)
Jil Aigrot
Songs (voice)
Jacques Tati
Monsieur Hulot (archive footage) (uncredited)
Duncan MacNeil
Additional Voices (voice)
Raymond Mearns
Additional Voices (voice)
James T. Muir
Additional Voices (voice)
Tom Urie
Additional Voices (voice)
Paul Bandey
Additional Voices (voice)
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