

A Magnificent Life
“His story is that of cinema.”
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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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Cast

Laurent Lafitte
Marcel Pagnol (Adult) (voice)

Géraldine Pailhas
Augustine Pagnol (voice)

Thierry Garcia
Raimu (voice)

Olivia Gotanègre
Jacqueline Pagnol (voice)

Sophie Maréchal
Simone Pagnol (voice)

Vincent Fernandel
Fernandel (voice)
Noa Staes
Pagnol Child (voice)

Matthew Gravelle
Marcel Pagnol (English language dub) (voice)

Flora Montgomery
Helene Lazareff / other various roles (English language dub) (voice)

Lu Corfield
Augustine Pagnol / other various roles (English language dub) (voice)

Jonathan Keeble
Raimu / other various roles (English language dub) (voice)

Celyn Jones
Fernandel / other various roles (English language dub) (voice)