| A Magnificent Life | |
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| French | Marcel et Monsieur Pagnol |
| Directed by | Sylvain Chomet |
| Written by | Sylvain Chomet |
| Produced by | Eric Goossens Ashargin Poiré Valérie Puech Aton Soumache |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Elric Lefeuvre |
| Music by | Stefano Bollani |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
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| Languages | French English[2] |
A Magnificent Life (French: Marcel et Monsieur Pagnol, lit. 'Marcel and Mr. Pagnol') is a 2025 animated biographical drama film written and directed by Sylvain Chomet. The film had its world premiere at the Special Screenings section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on 17 May 2025, and will be theatrically released in France by Wild Bunch on 15 October 2025.
Summary
[edit]It follows the life of 60-year-old Marcel Pagnol, an acclaimed playwright, novelist and filmmaker, who is visited by a vision of his childhood self.
Cast
[edit]- Laurent Lafitte as Marcel Pagnol[3]
- Géraldine Pailhas as Augustine Pagnol
Production
[edit]On June 2021, the film was announced at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, with Sylvain Chomet directing the film, and Aton Soumache and Ashargin Poiré serving as producers.[4]
Release
[edit]In May 2022, Sony Pictures Classics acquired distribution rights to the film for North and Latin America, the Middle East, Israel, Scandinavia, India, Italy, airlines and ships.[5] In May 2024, Picturehouse Entertainment acquired U.K. and Ireland distribution rights.[6] The film is set for a release in France on 15 October 2025, by Wild Bunch, with a U.S release targeted for Q4 of the same year.[1] The film had its world premiere at Special Screenings section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on 17 May 2025.[7][8] It will also screen as a part of the official competition at the 2025 Annecy International Animation Film Festival.[9]
Accolades
[edit]| Award / Film Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Annecy International Animation Film Festival | 14 June 2025 | Best Feature Film | A Magnificent Life | Nominated | [9] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Sony Pictures Classics Unveils 'The Magnificent Life of Marcel Pagnol' Official Teaser (EXCLUSIVE)". Animation Magazine . 8 October 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ Lang, Jamie (2022-05-26). "Sony Acquires Sylvain Chomet's 'The Magnificent Life of Marcel Pagnol'". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "MARCEL ET MONSIEUR PAGNOL (A MAGNIFICENT LIFE)". Festival de Cannes. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ^ "Sylvain Chomet : son film d'animation consacré à Marcel Pagnol | CNC". www.cnc.fr (in French). Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ^ Lang, Jamie (2022-05-26). "Sony Pictures Classics To Distribute Sylvain Chomet's 'The Magnificent Life Of Marcel Pagnol' In The U.S. And Other Key Territories". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ Magazine, Animation (2024-05-23). "Cannes: 'The Magnificent Life of Marcel Pagnol,' 'Animal Tales of Christmas' Score International Sales". Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (2025-04-10). "Sylvain Chomet's Animated Biopic 'A Magnificent Life' Set for Cannes Screening". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2025-04-10.
- ^ "The Screenings Guide of the 78th Festival de Cannes". Festival de Cannes. 8 May 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ a b Roxborough, Scott (23 April 2025). "Annecy Unveils 2025 Lineup (Full List)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 23 April 2025.