The Illusionist
L’Illusionniste
Schedule
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Sylvain Chomet, 2010, 80min, DCP
In French, English, and Scottish Gaelic with English subtitles
A beautiful, animated tale, based on an unproduced screenplay by Jacques Tati, The Illusionist follows the adventures of an aging magician performing for dwindling crowds at a time when audiences are more likely to attend rock concerts than magic shows. Struggling to remain relevant, he leaves Paris to perform in increasingly obscure venues, soon encountering a young woman whose friendship offers respite from his disenchantment. The film evokes a warm nostalgia for fading traditions, acknowledging their impermanence while quietly affirming that magic can be found in many forms.
Venue
Event Pricing
Adults accompanying children: Free
Adults not accompanying children: $12
Children under seventeen (17) years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times and may not attend events unattended.
Cinema at L’Alliance New York is made possible by the generous support of BNP Paribas and Air France.
Header Image: The Illusionist
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