
The Magic of Méliès
Documentary · History
Overview
A walk through the life and work of the brilliant French filmmaker Georges Méliès (1861-1938), pioneer of special and visual effects.
Top Cast


Marina Moncade
Marina Moncade
Self - Narrator (voice)
Marina Moncade
Self - Narrator (voice)


Daniel Ceccaldi
Daniel Ceccaldi
Méliès (voice)
Daniel Ceccaldi
Méliès (voice)
Charles-Antoine Decroix
Charles-Antoine Decroix
Salesman (voice)
Charles-Antoine Decroix
Salesman (voice)
Abdul Alafrez
Abdul Alafrez
Magician
Abdul Alafrez
Magician
Claire Mosser
Claire Mosser
Magician's Assistant
Claire Mosser
Magician's Assistant
Didier Cremer
Didier Cremer
Young Méliès
Didier Cremer
Young Méliès
Alain Kanto
Alain Kanto
Magic Lantern Operator
Alain Kanto
Magic Lantern Operator
Philippe Duval
Philippe Duval
Announcer
Philippe Duval
Announcer
François Riou
François Riou
The Drawing Hand
François Riou
The Drawing Hand
Clara Mény
Clara Mény
Child Madeleine
Clara Mény
Child Madeleine
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