The Illusionist (PG)

Director:Sylvain Chomet

The story of a dying breed of stage entertainer whose thunder is being stolen by emerging rock stars. Forced to accept increasingly obscure assignments in fringe theaters, garden parties and bars, he meets a young fan who changes his life forever.

Ever since rock and pop stars have taken away slightly more than his bread and butter, his worsening economic situation has forced him to accept questionable engagements in dubious basement venues, at garden parties or in bars and cafés.

It is in one of these obscure establishments that he meets an innocent young girl named Alice. Alice is completely captivated by the illusionist and is convinced that his tricks are truly the result of magic.

Alice follows the illusionist to Edinburgh and, delighted by her enthusiasm for his art, he rewards her by conjuring up ever more generous presents. Unable to imagine anything worse than disappointing Alice, the illusionist can’t bring himself to admit that he cannot really perform magic, instead, allowing him to be bankrupted by the constant present-giving.

In French with English Subtitles

"Chomet's magic touch" The Guardian

2010
Genre - Comedy Animation

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