Details the story of a dying breed of stage entertainer whose thunder is being stolen by emerging rock stars. Forced to accept increasingly obscure assignments in fringe theaters, garden parties and bars, he meets a young fan who changes his life forever.
very little dialogue, 1950s, year 1959, france, rabbit, magician, magic, glasgow scotland, melancholy, england, disillusionment, beggar, suicide attempt, noose, rope, first love, theater, french, stage, scene after end credits
While I've heard nothing yet about Chomet's next film, I can wholeheartedly say L'illusionniste had made my interest disappear.
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