# The Illusionist (2010)

> An aging stage magician and an impressionable young admirer find fleeting tenderness amid the cultural eclipse of vaudeville-era wonder.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/26341

## Facts

- Runtime: 80 min
- Genres: Animation, Drama
- Director: Sylvain Chomet
- Cast: Jean-Claude Donda, Eilidh Rankin, Didier Gustin, Jil Aigrot, Jacques Tati, Duncan MacNeil, Raymond Mearns, James T. Muir
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0775489/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: wistful, tender, melancholic, quiet evening, reflective afternoon

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of a magician's fading glory and the unexpected friendship that reignites his passion.

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