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A Magnificent Life

ByTowne Cinema
Sunday, Mar 29, 2026 2:45 PM
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Sylvain Chomet, an Oscar® nominee for "The Old Lady and the Pigeons", "The Triplets of Belleville", and "The Illusionist", returns with his first animated feature in 15 years. In this film, Chomet delves into the life of renowned French playwright and filmmaker Marcel Pagnol (1895-1974).

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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Admission Non-Member - $13.27

 
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Please Note: The screenings of "A Magnificent Life" at the ByTowne Cinema will be the English Dubbed version.

Sylvain Chomet, an Oscar® nominee for "The Old Lady and the Pigeons", "The Triplets of Belleville", and "The Illusionist", returns with his first animated feature in 15 years. In this film, Chomet delves into the life of renowned French playwright and filmmaker Marcel Pagnol (1895-1974).

In 1955, 60-year-old Marcel Pagnol, a celebrated playwright and filmmaker, is commissioned by ELLE magazine to write a weekly column about his childhood. As he struggles with fading memories and disappointing results from his last two plays, he begins to doubt his abilities. Then, Little Marcel—the boy he once was—magically appears to him. Together, they will explore Pagnol's remarkable life and rediscover his cherished memories.



Film Info
Accessibility:HI
VI
CCAP
Series:All Films
New Releases
Release Year:2025
Rating:NR
Genre:Animation
History
Drama
Production Country:France
Belgium
Luxembourg
Original Language:English
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Sylvain Chomet
Cast:Laurent Lafitte
Géraldine Pailhas
Thierry Garcia
Olivia Gotanègre
Sophie Maréchal