A Magnificent Life
Oct 15, 2025 · 1h 31m
Director
Sylvain ChometOverview
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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Cast of A Magnificent Life
Laurent LafitteMarcel Pagnol (Adult) (voice)
Géraldine PailhasAugustine Pagnol (voice)
Thierry GarciaRaimu (voice)
Olivia GotanègreJacqueline Pagnol (voice)
Sophie MaréchalSimone Pagnol (voice)
Vincent FernandelFernandel (voice)
Noa StaesPagnol Child (voice)
Martin MeersmanPupil 1: Class 1922 (voice)
Lohen van HoutteÉlève Classe / Coursier (voice)- Elodie BarthelsPasserby (voice)
- Anaïs PetitOrane Demazis (voice)
Véronique Philipponnat(voice)
Crew of A Magnificent Life
Sylvain ChometDirector, Screenplay, Storyboard Artist
Marcel PagnolNovel- Ashargin PoiréProducer
Aton SoumacheProducer- Valérie PuechProducer
- Eric GoossensProducer, Co-Producer
Stefano BollaniOriginal Music Composer- Elric LefeuvreDirector of Photography
- Samuel DenouEditor
- Mario HoulesEditor
- Julie SalonEditor
Sebastiàn MoradiellosCasting- Frédérique LiebaultCasting
- Luc VenriesFirst Assistant Camera
- Anne-Laure PouletProduction Coordinator
- Grégory LannoySound
Adrian PolitowskiCo-Producer- Pierre Truong Tan TrungSecond Assistant Director
- Emilien FaroudjaGaffer
- Stanislas EtenailleBest Boy Electric
About A Magnificent Life
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…
When was A Magnificent Life released?
A Magnificent Life was released on October 15, 2025.
Where can I watch A Magnificent Life?
A Magnificent Life is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is A Magnificent Life?
A Magnificent Life runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
Who directed A Magnificent Life?
A Magnificent Life was directed by Sylvain Chomet.
Who is in the cast of A Magnificent Life?
The cast of A Magnificent Life includes Laurent Lafitte (Marcel Pagnol (Adult) (voice)), Géraldine Pailhas (Augustine Pagnol (voice)), Thierry Garcia (Raimu (voice)), Olivia Gotanègre (Jacqueline Pagnol (voice)) and Sophie Maréchal (Simone Pagnol (voice)).
Is A Magnificent Life on Netflix?
Yes, A Magnificent Life is streaming on Netflix in the US.