The Magic of Méliès(1997)
La Magie Méliès
The Magic of Méliès Synopsis
A walk through the life and work of the brilliant French filmmaker Georges Méliès (1861-1938), pioneer of special and visual effects.
The Magic of Méliès (1997) is a documentary and history film directed by Jacques Mény, released on January 1, 1997 with a runtime of 2h 11m. It stars Marina Moncade, Daniel Ceccaldi, Charles-Antoine Decroix and Abdul Alafrez. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Jacques Mény
- Writers:
- Jacques Mény
- Cinematographer:
- Jean-Pierre Caussidery
- Composer:
- Eric Le Guen
- Production:
- Sodaperaga Productions, Mikros Image, Productions Sheherazade, La Sept-Arte, CNC
- Status:
- Released
The Magic of Méliès Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marina Moncade
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Daniel Ceccaldi
as Méliès (voice)
- Charles-Antoine Decroix
Charles-Antoine Decroix
as Salesman (voice)
- Abdul Alafrez
Abdul Alafrez
as Magician
- Claire Mosser
Claire Mosser
as Magician's Assistant
- Didier Cremer
Didier Cremer
as Young Méliès
- Alain Kanto
Alain Kanto
as Magic Lantern Operator
- Philippe Duval
Philippe Duval
as Announcer
- François Riou
François Riou
as The Drawing Hand
- Clara Mény
Clara Mény
as Child Madeleine
- Madeleine Malthête-Méliès
Madeleine Malthête-Méliès
as Self
Christian Fechner
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jacques Mény, written by Jacques Mény.
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The Magic of Méliès Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Magic of Méliès – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Magic of Méliès online?
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The Magic of Méliès (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Magic of Méliès?
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The main cast of The Magic of Méliès (1997) includes Marina Moncade, Daniel Ceccaldi, Charles-Antoine Decroix, Abdul Alafrez and Claire Mosser. The film was directed by Jacques Mény. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Magic of Méliès released?
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The Magic of Méliès was released on January 1, 1997 and runs for 2h 11m.
Is The Magic of Méliès worth watching?
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The Magic of Méliès (1997) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.