A Magnificent Life

A Magnificent Life

His story is that of cinema.

Directed by Sylvain Chomet

Produced by What the Prod, Walking The Dog

202591 min7.3 / 10

A tender, hand-drawn meditation on memory, artistic legacy, and the dialogue between a man and his younger self as he reclaims his creative voice.

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...

Questions people ask

  • Is A Magnificent Life violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is A Magnificent Life scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is A Magnificent Life sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is A Magnificent Life easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Does A Magnificent Life end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 71% of films.

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66/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity82

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise40

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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