Ipswich Film Society

The Illusionist (2010)

2011/12 Season

THE ILLUSIONIST

UK/France 2010 (PG)
80 minutes
Directed by Sylvain Chomet

Ipswich Film Theatre - 2 April 2012 - 7.30pm
A French illusionist finds himself out of work and travels to Scotland where he meets a young girl. Their subsequently shared experiences seal their contrasting fates. The creator of Belleville Rendez-Vous restores the dead to life in this captivating animated realisation of a Jacques Tati screenplay.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Brilliant animations, wit, pathos and nostalgia in equal measure; A very fitting way to show the demise of the music halls; Artwork reminiscent of The Aristocats and captured the character of Edinburgh beautifully. Story instantly forgettable, though; Technically very impressive but the story was not all that gripping; Wonderful visuals. A pity the content didn't make them.

The Illusionist (2010)

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