A Magnificent Life (2025)

7.2/10 91 min Animation History Drama

Overview

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...

Cast

Laurent Lafitte

Marcel Pagnol (Adult) (voice)

Géraldine Pailhas

Augustine Pagnol (voice)

Thierry Garcia

Raimu (voice)

Olivia Gotanègre

Jacqueline Pagnol (voice)

Sophie Maréchal

Simone Pagnol (voice)

Vincent Fernandel

Fernandel (voice)

Martin Meersman

Pupil 1: Class 1922 (voice)

Lohen van Houtte

Élève Classe / Coursier (voice)

Véronique Philipponnat

(voice)

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