The Automaton and the Magic Spell
L’automate et les sortilèges
The Automaton and the Magic Spell Synopsis
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.
The Automaton and the Magic Spell is a documentary film directed by Raymond St-Jean with a runtime of 53m. It stars Dorothée Berryman, Sylvain Poirier, Luciane Pinto and James Viveiros. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Raymond St-Jean
- Writers:
- Francis Delfour
- Producers:
- Michel Ouellette
- Cinematographer:
- Jean-François Lord
- Production:
- Ciné Qua Non Média
- Status:
- Released
The Automaton and the Magic Spell Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dorothée Berryman
as Narrator (voice)
- Sylvain Poirier
Sylvain Poirier
as Ravel
- Luciane Pinto
Luciane Pinto
as Automaton Woman
- James Viveiros
James Viveiros
as Bolero Man
- Mary Ann Lacey
Mary Ann Lacey
as Prostitute
- Geneviève La
Geneviève La
as Prostitute
- Sara Lucie Hanley
Sara Lucie Hanley
as Prostitute
- Elinor Fueter
Elinor Fueter
as Bolero Prostitute
- Stéphane Deligny
Stéphane Deligny
as Édouard Ravel
- Irèni Stamou
Irèni Stamou
as Bolero Woman
- Hibiki Kobayashi
Hibiki Kobayashi
as Violinist
- Nadia Francavilla
Nadia Francavilla
as Violinist
Key crew
Directed by Raymond St-Jean, written by Francis Delfour, produced by Michel Ouellette.
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The Automaton and the Magic Spell Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The main cast of The Automaton and the Magic Spell includes Dorothée Berryman, Sylvain Poirier, Luciane Pinto, James Viveiros and Mary Ann Lacey. The film was directed by Raymond St-Jean. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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