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A Magnificent Life

"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...

Top Cast

  • Laurent Lafitte

    Laurent Lafitte

    Marcel Pagnol (Adult) (voice)

  • Géraldine Pailhas

    Géraldine Pailhas

    Augustine Pagnol (voice)

  • Thierry Garcia

    Thierry Garcia

    Raimu (voice)

  • Olivia Gotanègre

    Olivia Gotanègre

    Jacqueline Pagnol (voice)

  • Sophie Maréchal

    Sophie Maréchal

    Simone Pagnol (voice)

  • Vincent Fernandel

    Vincent Fernandel

    Fernandel (voice)

  • Noa Staes

    Noa Staes

    Pagnol Child (voice)

  • Martin Meersman

    Martin Meersman

    Pupil 1: Class 1922 (voice)

  • Lohen van Houtte

    Lohen van Houtte

    Élève Classe / Coursier (voice)

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...

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