The Automaton and the Magic Spell
· 53m
Director
Raymond St-JeanOverview
An introduction to the world of French composer Maurice Ravel through The String Quartet in F major, performed by the Canadian ensemble Quatuor Arthur Leblanc. The four movements of the quartet are presented on screen by dance segments recreating key elements of the composer's life interspersed with documentary vignettes.
Cast of The Automaton and the Magic Spell
Dorothée BerrymanNarrator (voice)
Sylvain PoirierRavel- Luciane PintoAutomaton Woman
- James ViveirosBolero Man
- Mary Ann LaceyProstitute
- Geneviève LaProstitute
- Sara Lucie HanleyProstitute
- Elinor FueterBolero Prostitute
- Stéphane DelignyÉdouard Ravel
- Irèni StamouBolero Woman
- Hibiki KobayashiViolinist
- Nadia FrancavillaViolinist
- Jean-Luc PlourdeAltist
- Yegor DyachkovVioloncellist
Guillaume AllaireYoung Ravel- Catlin FosterJean Godebski
- Louise CartierMarie Ravel
- Francis DelfourQuidam
Crew of The Automaton and the Magic Spell
- Raymond St-JeanDirector
- Francis DelfourWriter
- Michel OuelletteProducer
- Jean-François LordDirector of Photography
- Philippe RaletEditor
- Ginette GrenierCostume Design
- Hibiki KobayashiMusic
- Brett MolzanMusic
- Jean-Luc PlourdeMusic
- Ryan MolzanMusic
- Irèni StamouChoreographer
- Sylvie GagnéLine Producer
- Raymond Marius BoucherArt Direction
About The Automaton and the Magic Spell
What is The Automaton and the Magic Spell about?
An introduction to the world of French composer Maurice Ravel through The String Quartet in F major, performed by the Canadian ensemble Quatuor Arthur Leblanc. The four movements of the quartet are presented on screen by dance segments recreating key elements of the composer's life interspersed with documentary vignettes.
How long is The Automaton and the Magic Spell?
The Automaton and the Magic Spell runs 53 minutes.
Who directed The Automaton and the Magic Spell?
The Automaton and the Magic Spell was directed by Raymond St-Jean.
Who is in the cast of The Automaton and the Magic Spell?
The cast of The Automaton and the Magic Spell includes Dorothée Berryman (Narrator (voice)), Sylvain Poirier (Ravel), Luciane Pinto (Automaton Woman), James Viveiros (Bolero Man) and Mary Ann Lacey (Prostitute).