A Magnificent Life

A Magnificent Life (2025)

His story is that of cinema.

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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  • Release Date: 2025-10-15
  • Runtime: 1h 30min
  • Director: Sylvain Chomet

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Cast

  • Laurent Lafitte

    Marcel Pagnol (Adult) (voice)

  • Géraldine Pailhas

    (voice)

  • Thierry Garcia

    (voice)

  • Olivia Gotanègre

    Jacqueline Pagnol (voice)

  • Sophie Maréchal

    Simone Pagnol (voice)

  • Flora Montgomery

    (voice)

  • Matthew Gravelle

    (voice)

  • Lu Corfield

    (voice)

  • Jonathan Keeble

    (voice)

  • Celyn Jones

    (voice)

  • Jess Nesling

    (voice)

  • Vincent Fernandel

    (voice)

  • Noa Staes

    Pagnol Child (voice)

  • Martin Meersman

    Pupil 1: Class 1922 (voice)

  • Lohen van Houtte

    Élève Classe / Coursier (voice)

  • Elodie Barthels

    Passerby (voice)