The illusionist
DVD |
Blu-ray |
Blu-ray + DVD. |
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment,
Culver City, Calif. :
c2011.
- 1 of 1 Copy Available at Libraries in Niagara Cooperative
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Branch | Call Number | Location | Holdable? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Trail | DVD Illus DVD | DVD | Copy hold / Volume hold | Available |
About
A down-on-his-luck illusionist befriends a pretty admirer, and finds that his constant quest to impress her may be his ultimate downfall in this animated fable based on an original screenplay by Jacques Tati and directed by Sylvain Chomet. Now that the theaters and large performance venues have been taken over by rock bands and pop singers, the illusionist has been forced to ply his trade at small gatherings in bars, cafés, and basements in order earn a living. One day, while performing in a small Scottish pub located on a remote island that has only recently been wired for electricity, the illusionist encounters a young girl named Alice, who is captivated by his otherworldly abilities. Alice believes that the downtrodden performer possesses genuine supernatural powers, and agrees to accompany him on a trip to Edinburgh, where he's scheduled to perform at a modest, out-of-the-way theater. Her affection and enthusiasm inspire the illusionist, who in turn uses his talent to lavish her with a series of extravagant gifts. Unable to muster the courage to tell his starry-eyed admirer the truth about his trade, the illusionist continues giving until he's got nothing more to offer.
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Details
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (approximately 80 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.videodiscvideorecording (DVD)
- Edition: Blu-ray + DVD.
- Publisher: Culver City, Calif. : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, c2011.
- General Note: For private home use only.Originally released as a motion picture in 2010.Title from container.
- Creation/Production Credits Note: Music by Sylvain Chomet ; art director, Bjarne Hansen ; visual effects, Jean-Pierre Bouchet.
- Participant or Performer Note: Voices: Duncan MacNeil, Eilidh Rankin, Jean-Claude Donda, Raymond Mearns.
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Target Audience Note:
Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.