A beautiful animated tale based on an unproduced screenplay by Jacques Tati The Illusionist follows the adventures of an aging magician performing for dwindling crowds at a time when audiences are more likely to attend rock concerts than magic shows. Struggling to remain relevant he leaves Paris to perform in increasingly obscure venues soon encountering a young woman whose friendship offers respite from his disenchantment. The film evokes a warm nostalgia for fading traditions acknowledging their impermanence while quietly affirming that magic can be found in many forms.
Sylvain Chomet 2010 80min DCP
In French English and Scottish Gaelic with English subtitles
Cinema at L’Alliance New York is made possible by the generous support of BNP Paribas and Air France.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
L'Alliance New York Florence Gould Theater, 55 E 59th St, New York, NY 10022, United States
