A Magnificent Life
Marcel et Monsieur Pagnol
“His story is that of cinema.”
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-19
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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)
Martin Meersman
Pupil 1: Class 1922 (voice)
Lohen van Houtte
Élève Classe / Coursier (voice)
Elodie Barthels
Passerby (voice)
Anaïs Petit
Orane Demazis (voice)
Véronique Philipponnat
(voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
ReAnimania Int. Animation Film & Comics Art Festival of Yerevan
Festival / Special Debut
March 27, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sylvain Chomet
- Screenplay & Story
- Sylvain Chomet
- Original Score
- Stefano Bollani
- Original Title
- Marcel et Monsieur Pagnol
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium, Luxembourg, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Production Studios
- What the Prod, Walking The Dog, Bidibul Productions, Picture Box, Mediawan, Align, Beside Productions, Magellan Films, Wild Bunch
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sylvain Chomet
Sylvain Chomet, Marcel Pagnol
Stefano Bollani
Elric Lefeuvre
Samuel Denou, Mario Houles, Julie Salon
Ashargin Poiré, Valérie Puech, Aton Soumache, Eric Goossens
Department Leadership Roster
Sylvain Chomet
Director
Sylvain Chomet
Screenplay
Ashargin Poiré
Producer
Valérie Puech
Producer
Aton Soumache
Producer
Elric Lefeuvre
Director of Photography
Eric Goossens
Producer
Stefano Bollani
Original Music Composer
Samuel Denou
Editor
Mario Houles
Editor
Julie Salon
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Mature Theme
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Magnificent Life
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What is A Magnificent Life about?
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...
Who directed A Magnificent Life?
A Magnificent Life was directed by Sylvain Chomet.
Who stars in A Magnificent Life?
The principal cast of A Magnificent Life includes Laurent Lafitte, Géraldine Pailhas, Thierry Garcia, Olivia Gotanègre, Sophie Maréchal.
When was A Magnificent Life released and how long is it?
A Magnificent Life was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for A Magnificent Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Magnificent Life was composed by Stefano Bollani.
Is A Magnificent Life based on a book or true story?
A Magnificent Life is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marcel Pagnol".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Magnificent Life?
A Magnificent Life holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).