
Il était une fois… le triomphe de la Fantasy
Documentary · Fantasy
Overview
A journey into the magical world of fantasy, a genre that has captivated the world for over a century, from Tolkien's novels to the legendary Harry Potter saga, from the Game of Thrones phenomenon to The Wheel of Time and the must-play video game Zelda. This film, bringing together exceptional contributors such as Richard Taylor, author Robin Hobb, French writers Maxime Chattam and Estelle Faye, and history-specialist videographer Ben, is narrated by Adeline Chetail. Designed as an immersive journey with spectacular images, it takes viewers into a parallel world, born in response to the crises of history. A world that has become a reflection of very real dreams and struggles, but also a celebration of the imagination, its richness, and its power over lives.
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Adeline Chetail
Adeline Chetail
Self - voice actress
Adeline Chetail
Self - voice actress
Adeline Chetail
Adeline Chetail
Adeline Chetail
Adeline Chetail
Adeline Chetail
Adeline Chetail
Adeline Chetail
Adeline Chetail
Adeline Chetail
Robin Hobb
Robin Hobb
Self - novelist
Robin Hobb
Self - novelist
Naomi Novik
Naomi Novik
Self - novelist
Naomi Novik
Self - novelist
Maxime Chattam
Maxime Chattam
Self - novelist
Maxime Chattam
Self - novelist
Estelle Faye
Estelle Faye
Self - novelist
Estelle Faye
Self - novelist
Richard Taylor
Richard Taylor
Self - special effects creative director at WETA Workshop
Richard Taylor
Self - special effects creative director at WETA Workshop


Christian Manz
Christian Manz
Self - creative director at Framestore
Christian Manz
Self - creative director at Framestore
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