A Magnificent Life
2025 · Movie · PG-13 · 91 min
★ 6.7(16)unSUB Rating
In 1955, an acclaimed older writer is asked to revisit his childhood in a weekly magazine column just as fading memory and recent setbacks shake his confidence. A magical return to the past helps him reconnect with the people, moments, and creative spark that shaped his life.
Also known as The Magnificent Life of Marcel Pagnol · Marcel and Mr. Pagnol
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Details
- Original title
- Marcel et Monsieur Pagnol
- Years
- 2025
- Release date
- 2025-10-15
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 91 min
- TMDB rating (input)
- 7.2/10 (16 votes)
About
You may like this if you enjoy reflective, memory-driven dramas with a touch of magic and the nostalgic feel of The Lost King or Ethel & Ernest; Not for you if you want fast pacing or high stakes.
Pros: heartfelt nostalgia; reflective story; warm magical touch | Cons: gentle pace; introspective focus; limited external conflict
Themes
- france
- europe
- memory
- playwright
- novelist
- childhood
- adult animation
- marcel pagnol
- 1950s
- hand drawn animation
- childhood memory
- filmmaker
- +5 more
Awards & recognition
- Annecy Cristal — a Feature Film · 2025 · nominated
Cast & crew
Laurent Lafitte
as Marcel Pagnol (Adult) (voice)
Géraldine Pailhas
as Augustine Pagnol (voice)
Thierry Garcia
as Raimu (voice)
Olivia Gotanègre
as Jacqueline Pagnol (voice)
Sophie Maréchal
as Simone Pagnol (voice)
Vincent Fernandel
as Fernandel (voice)
- NS
Noa Staes
as Pagnol Child (voice)
- MG
Matthew Gravelle
as Marcel Pagnol (English language dub) (voice)
Martin Meersman
as Pupil 1: Class 1922 (voice)
- FM
Flora Montgomery
as Helene Lazareff / other various roles (English language dub) (voice)
Directed by Sylvain Chomet