A Magnificent Life 2025
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SplatIn 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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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Marcel Pagnol (Adult) (voice)
as Augustine Pagnol (voice)
as Raimu (voice)
as Jacqueline Pagnol (voice)
as Simone Pagnol (voice)
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Director:
Writer:
Marcel Pagnol, Sylvain Chomet
Stars:
Laurent Lafitte, Géraldine Pailhas, Thierry Garcia, Olivia Gotanègre, Sophie Maréchal, Flora Montgomery, Matthew Gravelle, Lu Corfield, Jonathan Keeble, Celyn Jones,
Genres:
Animation,History,Drama
Release Date:
2025 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
90 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
A Magnificent Life
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Marcel Pagnol (Adult) (voice)
as Augustine Pagnol (voice)
as Raimu (voice)
as Jacqueline Pagnol (voice)
as Simone Pagnol (voice)
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as Fernandel (voice)
as Pagnol Child (voice)
as Pupil 1: Class 1922 (voice)
as Élève Classe / Coursier (voice)
as Passerby (voice)
as Orane Demazis (voice)
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