A Magnificent Life (2025)
In 1955, 60-year-old Marcel Pagnol is a well-known and acclaimed playwright and filmmaker. When the editor-in-chief of ELLE magazine commissions a weekly column about Pagnol's childhood, he sees this as a great opportunity to go back to his artistic roots: writing. Realizing his memory is failing him and deeply affected by the disappointing results of his last two plays, Pagnol starts doubting his ability to pursue his work. That is until Little Marcel - the young boy he used to be - appears to him as if by magic. Together, they will explore Marcel Pagnol's incredible life and bring back to life his most cherished encounters and memories...
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Cast
- Laurent Lafitte — Marcel Pagnol (Adult) (voice)
- Géraldine Pailhas — Augustine Pagnol (voice)
- Thierry Garcia — Raimu (voice)
- Olivia Gotanègre — Jacqueline Pagnol (voice)
- Sophie Maréchal — Simone Pagnol (voice)
- Vincent Fernandel — Fernandel (voice)
- Noa Staes — Pagnol Child (voice)
- Martin Meersman — Pupil 1: Class 1922 (voice)
- Lohen van Houtte — Élève Classe / Coursier (voice)
- Elodie Barthels — Passerby (voice)
- Anaïs Petit — Orane Demazis (voice)
- Véronique Philipponnat — (voice)
Where to watch A Magnificent Life
Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
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