The Illusionist (1990)

An enchanting mini-portrait of Antoinette, an 86½-year-old magician. Clad in a dress coat and white satin top hat, the elegant Parisienne performs ostensibly simple tricks with astonishing sleight-of-hand. With no more than a napkin, tissue paper or a rain of plastic flowers, Antoinette conjures up a hopeful universe.

Director: Alain Cavalier
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 13 min
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Cinematography: Jean-François Robin
Editing: Marie Pomme Carteret
Production: Caméra One
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Illusionist about?
An enchanting mini-portrait of Antoinette, an 86½-year-old magician. Clad in a dress coat and white satin top hat, the elegant Parisienne performs ostensibly simple tricks with astonishing sleight-of-hand. With no more than a napkin, tissue paper or a rain of plastic flowers, Antoinette conjures up a hopeful universe.
Who directed The Illusionist?
The Illusionist was directed by Alain Cavalier.
Who stars in The Illusionist?
The Illusionist stars Antoinette.
How long is The Illusionist?
The Illusionist has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is The Illusionist?
The Illusionist is a Documentary film.
Where was The Illusionist produced?
The Illusionist was produced in France.