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Release Year1999
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageHungarian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance, Fantasy
Votes8
DirectorIldikó Enyedi
WritersIldikó Enyedi
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsSimon, the Magician
About Simon, the Magician
A crime is committed in Paris, and the police are clueless. They call in Simon, a sorcerer with supernatural powers. whilst in Paris, Simon falls in love with Jeanne, although they do not speak each other's language. When Jeanne leaves for a couple of days, Peter, another visionary, calls Simon for a duel: They both have to spend three days buried alive. Will Simon ever meet his love again?
Directed by Ildikó Enyedi, Simon, the Magician leans on a strong ensemble — Péter Andorai, Julie Delarme, Péter Halász — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1999.
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