A Magnificent Life (2025)
Original title: Marcel et Monsieur Pagnol
A Magnificent Life is a 2025 French-language animation movie directed by Sylvain Chomet, with a running time of 1h 31m. It stars Laurent Lafitte, Géraldine Pailhas and Thierry Garcia.
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...
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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 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...
When was A Magnificent Life released?
A Magnificent Life was released on 15 October 2025.
How long is A Magnificent Life?
A Magnificent Life runs 1h 31m.
Who made A Magnificent Life?
A Magnificent Life was directed by Sylvain Chomet.
Where can I watch A Magnificent Life?
A Magnificent Life is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Plex and YouTube.
Where to watch A Magnificent Life
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Plex, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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)
- Anaïs Petit as Orane Demazis (voice)
- Véronique Philipponnat as (voice)