The Illusionist

Name: De illusionist
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1985-04-17
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Freek de Jonge, Jim van der Woude, Catrien Wolthuizen

Original title: De illusionist

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1h 30m

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Comedy

At the center of this extremely visualized narrative are the illusionist and his brother, who is lazy on the basis of either great love, or exorbitant envy of the brother. Having spoiled the... Read allAt the center of this extremely visualized narrative are the illusionist and his brother, who is lazy on the basis of either great love, or exorbitant envy of the brother. Having spoiled the sick son in a psychiatric hospital, the mother blesses the illusionist on a long journey ... Read allAt the center of this extremely visualized narrative are the illusionist and his brother, who is lazy on the basis of either great love, or exorbitant envy of the brother. Having spoiled the sick son in a psychiatric hospital, the mother blesses the illusionist on a long journey with one suitcase. The ensuing whirlwind of events drags the heroes deeper into his turbul... Read all

7.0/10

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Awards
- 4 wins & 1 nomination

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De wisselwachter

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Mariken van Nieumeghen

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At the center of this extremely visualized narrative are the illusionist and his brother, who is lazy on the basis of either great love, or exorbitant envy of the brother. Having spoiled the sick son in a psychiatric hospital, the mother blesses the illusionist on a long journey with one suitcase. The ensuing whirlwind of events drags the heroes deeper into his turbulent whirlpool.

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Genre
- Comedy
Parents guide
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Trivia
There is no understandable Dutch dialogue in the film (only some mumbling).

Top review

10/10

Perfect work of modern visual slapstick

When I saw this film, I could not imagine how much it would respond to my cinematographic hunger. It is original, funny, inventive (it HAS to be: there are no dialogues at all), moving and perfectly acted. Everything I was expecting from cinema, this movie gave it to me. It is a real lesson of cinematic language. If you're nostalgic of Buster Keaton's and Chaplin's work, try to check this one out. One of my personal favorite.

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