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Cast
Laurent Lafitte
as Marcel Pagnol (Adult) (voice)
Géraldine Pailhas
as Augustine Pagnol (voice)
Thierry Garcia
as Raimu (voice)
Olivia Gotanègre
as Jacqueline Pagnol (voice)
Sophie Maréchal
as Simone Pagnol (voice)
Vincent Fernandel
as Fernandel (voice)
Noa Staes
as Pagnol Child (voice)
Martin Meersman
as Pupil 1: Class 1922 (voice)
Lohen van Houtte
as Élève Classe / Coursier (voice)
Elodie Barthels
as Passerby (voice)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2025
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageGerman
CertificationPG-13
GenresAnimation, History, Drama
Votes20
DirectorSylvain Chomet
WritersSylvain Chomet
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Magnificent Life
About A Magnificent Life
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...
Directed by Sylvain Chomet, A Magnificent Life leans on a strong ensemble — Laurent Lafitte, Géraldine Pailhas, Thierry Garcia — 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 animation titles of 2025.
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