The Screen Illusion
L'Illusion comique
Synopsis
In this contemporary adaptation of Pierre Corneille’s brilliant, eponymous 17th century play, the enigmatic Alcandre is now a hotel concierge who uses the myriad in-house high-tech security cameras to show worried father Pridamant the whereabouts and travails of his son, Clindor. As Pridamant witnesses the conflicting romances involving his estranged son, Corneille’s modernist meta-narrative is transposed to contemporary Paris, underscoring the ambiguous nature of love, wealth and desire in an age of consumerism. (Chicago International Film Festival)
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mathieu Amalric
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Corneille
- Original Title
- L'Illusion comique
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Les Films de Pierre, Maïa Cinéma, La Comédie-Française
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mathieu Amalric
Pierre Corneille
Isabelle Razavet
Annette Dutertre
Hugues Charbonneau, Marie-Ange Luciani, Gilles Sandoz, Pierre Thoretton
Department Leadership Roster
Mathieu Amalric
Director
Isabelle Razavet
Director of Photography
Annette Dutertre
Editor
Hervé Dajon
Production Design
Hugues Charbonneau
Producer
Marie-Ange Luciani
Producer
Gilles Sandoz
Producer
Pierre Thoretton
Producer
Elisabeth Mehu
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Screen Illusion.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Screen Illusion
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What is The Screen Illusion about?
In this contemporary adaptation of Pierre Corneille’s brilliant, eponymous 17th century play, the enigmatic Alcandre is now a hotel concierge who uses the myriad in-house high-tech security cameras to show worried father Pridamant the whereabouts and travails of his son, Clindor. As Pridamant witnesses the conflicting romances involving his estranged son, Corneille’s modernist meta-narrative is transposed to contemporary Paris, underscoring the ambiguous nature of love, wealth and desire in an age of consumerism. (Chicago International Film Festival)
Who directed The Screen Illusion?
The Screen Illusion was directed by Mathieu Amalric.
Who stars in The Screen Illusion?
The principal cast of The Screen Illusion includes Suliane Brahim, Loïc Corbery, Denis Podalydès, Alain Lenglet, Hervé Pierre.
When was The Screen Illusion released and how long is it?
The Screen Illusion was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.