A French illusionist finds himself out of work and travels to Scotland, where he meets a young woman. Their ensuing adventure changes both their lives forever.
Director:
Sylvain Chomet
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Jean-Claude Donda | ... | The Illusionist / French Cinema Manager (voice) |
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Eilidh Rankin | ... | Alice (voice) |
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Duncan MacNeil | ... | Additional Voices (voice) |
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Details the story of a dying breed of stage entertainer whose thunder is being stolen by emerging rock stars. Forced to accept increasingly obscure assignments in fringe theaters, garden parties and bars, he meets a young fan who changes his life forever. Written by Anonymous
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very little dialogue | 1950s | year 1959 | scotland | united kingdom |Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
11 February 2011 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Illusionisten See more »Filming Locations:
Edinburgh, Scotland, UKEdit
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Budget:
£11,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£164,950 (United Kingdom), 22 August 2010, Limited ReleaseOpening Weekend USA:
$38,594, 24 December 2010, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$2,231,474Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$6,007,194Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Written & Composed by Sylvain Chomet
Published by Django Films Ltd
Performed by Didier Gustin, Jil Aigrot, and Frédéric Lebon
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As the Scotsman and the Illusionist approach the village in the skiff, animated beads of water spot the image frame at lower left, as if the scene was "shot" by a film crew following in a camera boat. See more »Goofs
Taxis shown in London and Edinburgh are the Austin FX4 model, in common use from 1958 through to the early 21st Century. However, the design of the rear lights, a long oval, was not introduced until 1968. At the time of the film's setting the rear lights were small red units, and the direction indicators were on the roof of the car, and stuck out like 'ears'. See more »Crazy Credits
At the end of the final credits, there's a short bonus scene. See more »Soundtracks
Chanson IllusionistWritten & Composed by Sylvain Chomet
Published by Django Films Ltd
Performed by Didier Gustin, Jil Aigrot, and Frédéric Lebon
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All my scepticism was futile, thank God! This animated charmer really oozes Tati's peculiar brand of character comedy from every single pore.
Yes, the story is more sentimental and streamlined than the master's original efforts, but Tati's central issues (such as old-fashioned life-styles and values confronted by modern technology), his eye for detail, his pleasantly reserved humanity and his wonderful sense for comedic timing and subtle gags are all left intact by the careful makers of this gem. And the rendering of the Hulot character with all his distinctive mannerisms is a joy to behold.
Plus, it's good to see beautiful hand-drawn animation for a change (with sparse use of CGI techniques.)
8 out of 10 querulous white rabbits