A Wonderful Spell
Folle embellie
Synopsis
Set in the summer of 1942 during WWII, the film traces the trajectory of simple people thrown into extraordinary lives, revealing the heart-warming flame of hope and humanity that endures, even in times of war and dispair. As young Julien, his family and a group of friends traverse the French countryside after fleeing the institution they called home, Julien must deal with his father's extreme violence and his mother's rosy fantasies and once again form a family that society tries to forget.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dominique Cabrera
- Screenplay & Story
- Antoine Montperrin, Dominique Cabrera
- Original Title
- Folle embellie
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Canada, France
- Spoken Languages
- German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- ARP Sélection, Ad Libitum, Les Films de la Croisade, Tarantula, Imagex Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dominique Cabrera
Antoine Montperrin, Dominique Cabrera
Hélène Louvart
Sophie Brunet
Department Leadership Roster
Dominique Cabrera
Director
Antoine Montperrin
Writer
Hélène Louvart
Director of Photography
Sophie Brunet
Editor
Dominique Cabrera
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is A Wonderful Spell about?
Set in the summer of 1942 during WWII, the film traces the trajectory of simple people thrown into extraordinary lives, revealing the heart-warming flame of hope and humanity that endures, even in times of war and dispair. As young Julien, his family and a group of friends traverse the French countryside after fleeing the institution they called home, Julien must deal with his father's extreme violence and his mother's rosy fantasies and once again form a family that society tries to forget.
Who directed A Wonderful Spell?
A Wonderful Spell was directed by Dominique Cabrera.
Who stars in A Wonderful Spell?
The principal cast of A Wonderful Spell includes Miou-Miou, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Morgan Marinne, Marilyne Canto, Julie-Marie Parmentier.
When was A Wonderful Spell released and how long is it?
A Wonderful Spell was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.