Sylvain Chomet (The Triplets of Belleville) just premiered his latest film, The Illusionist, at Germany’s Berlin International Film Festival and with that comes a first look at the movie in motion. Thanks to Twitch for the heads-up. The clip also features an interview with Chomet, but unfortunately there are no English translations.
The Illusionist is based on an unproduced script from 1956 by Jacques Tati and Henri Marquet. It is about an aging stage magician who is finding it harder and harder to stay in the limelight as his audiences flock to newer entertainment in the form of rock and roll. He’s forced into smaller and less-glamorous venues until he meets a young female fan who believes he can truly perform magic. Their relationship forms the crux of the story.
Now that the film is done, hopefully we can anticipate some news about its theatrical release. Twitch also has a review up from the festival.
