The Illusionist

Documentary · 1990

An enchanting mini-portrait of Antoinette, an 86½-year-old magician. Clad in a dress coat and white satin top hat, the elegant Parisienne performs ostensibly simple tricks with astonishing sleight-of-hand. With no more than a napkin, tissue paper or a rain of plastic flowers, Antoinette conjures up a hopeful universe.

Starring

Jean-François Robin, Jean-François Robin, Alain Cavalier, Alain Lachassagne, Isabelle Pons, Marie Pomme Carteret

Director

Alain Cavalier