A Magnificent Life
"His story is that of cinema."
Released just last year. A Magnificent Life is a animation/history film. directed by Sylvain Chomet.
Starring Laurent Lafitte, Géraldine Pailhas, and Thierry Garcia
Synopsis
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...
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 15, 2025
3 months ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (10 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Top 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)
Flora Montgomery
as (voice)
Matthew Gravelle
as (voice)
Lu Corfield
as (voice)
Jonathan Keeble
as (voice)
Celyn Jones
as (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $15,000,000
Production Companies
- What the Prod
- Walking The Dog
- Bidibul Productions
- Picture Box
- Mediawan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Magnificent Life about?
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 th...
Who directed A Magnificent Life?
A Magnificent Life was directed by Sylvain Chomet.
How long is A Magnificent Life?
A Magnificent Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was A Magnificent Life released?
A Magnificent Life was released on October 15, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Magnificent Life?
The main cast of A Magnificent Life includes Laurent Lafitte, Géraldine Pailhas, Thierry Garcia, Olivia Gotanègre, Sophie Maréchal.