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
Release Date: June 15, 1990
Cast
- Antoinette - Self
Screenplay
- Alain Cavalier (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Jean-François Robin
Editing: Marie Pomme Carteret
Production: Caméra One
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Alain Cavalier
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.