A Wonderful Spell (2004)
Set in the summer of 1942 during WWII, the film traces the trajectory of simple people thrown into extraordinary lives, revealing the heart-warming flame of hope and humanity that endures, even in times of war and dispair. As young Julien, his family and a group of friends traverse the French countryside after fleeing the institution they called home, Julien must deal with his father's extreme violence and his mother's rosy fantasies and once again form a family that society tries to forget.
Director: Dominique Cabrera
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: July 7, 2004
Cast
- Miou-Miou - Alida
- Jean-Pierre Léaud - Fernand
- Morgan Marinne - Julien
- Marilyne Canto - Colette
- Julie-Marie Parmentier - Lucie
- Yolande Moreau - Hélène
- Gabriel Arcand - Moïse
- Philippe Grand'Henry - Florent
- Pascale Montpetit - Henriette
- Olivier Gourmet - le médecin-chef
Screenplay
Cinematography: Hélène Louvart
Editing: Sophie Brunet
Production: ARP Sélection, Ad Libitum, Les Films de la Croisade, Tarantula, imX Communications
Country: Belgium, Canada, France
Language: Deutsch, Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
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More Films by Director: Dominique Cabrera
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Wonderful Spell about?
- Set in the summer of 1942 during WWII, the film traces the trajectory of simple people thrown into extraordinary lives, revealing the heart-warming flame of hope and humanity that endures, even in times of war and dispair. As young Julien, his family and a group of friends traverse the French countryside after fleeing the institution they called home, Julien must deal with his father's extreme violence and his mother's rosy fantasies and once again form a family that society tries to forget.
- Who directed A Wonderful Spell?
- A Wonderful Spell was directed by Dominique Cabrera.
- Who stars in A Wonderful Spell?
- A Wonderful Spell stars Miou-Miou, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Morgan Marinne, Marilyne Canto, Julie-Marie Parmentier, Yolande Moreau.
- How long is A Wonderful Spell?
- A Wonderful Spell has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is A Wonderful Spell?
- A Wonderful Spell is a Drama film.
- Where was A Wonderful Spell produced?
- A Wonderful Spell was produced in Belgium, Canada, France.