C'est magnifique! is a French fantasy comedy directed by Clovis Cornillac, released in June 2022 and broadcast for the first time on television on France 3. Written by Lilou Fogli and Tristan Schulmann, the film stars Clovis Cornillac in the lead role, alongsideAlice Pol and the young Manon Lemoine. The story offers a contemporary fable on origins, difference and learning about the modern world, through the eyes of a candid character disconnected from society, confronted with the revelation of his adoption.
C'est magnifique ! will be broadcast on France 3 on Monday June 23, 2025 at 9:05pm.
Here's the trailer for C'est magnifique! a poetic comedy starring Clovis Cornillac, a mix of humor and enchantment.
Synopsis: Pierre, in his forties, has always lived far from the hustle and bustle of the world, among his bees and hibiscus. When his parents disappear, his whole world is turned upside down: he discovers that he has been adopted and must learn to survive in a modern society he has never known. Determined to unravel the mystery of his origins, he crosses paths with Anna who, touched by the kindness of this man unlike any other, agrees to help him. But as his investigation progresses, Pierre's color fades as if by magic.
C'est magnifique! might appeal to viewers with a taste for offbeat narratives, halfway between fairy tale and social chronicle. The film evokes a naïve character, like the hero of Forrest Gump, or the protagonist of Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, confronted with the harshness of the real world. Those who have enjoyed the films of Jean-Pierre Jeunet or contemporary fables such as L'homme fidèle or La mécanique de l'ombre may find a certain tone here that is both tender and absurd. The "discoloration" device here symbolizes the loss of identity or landmarks, in a universe blending visual poetry and light-hearted existential reflections.
The film was shot mainly in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, in natural settings contrasting with the more urban environments of the story. Clovis Cornillac, who also directed Un peu, beaucoup, aveuglément and Belle et Sébastien 3, pursues a more personal vein here, oriented towards wonder and the quest for meaning. The collaboration with screenwriter Lilou Fogli, also his partner, gives the film an intimate tone. The film also features actress Alice Pol, seen notably in Supercondriaque and Un homme à la hauteur.
Broadcast on France 3, C'est magnifique ! blends humor, emotion and symbolism in an atypical comedy about identity, origins and the ability to adapt. With its sensitive direction and endearing characters, the film is positioned between a modern fable and a visual tale. It will appeal to audiences in search of poetic tales and films with a singular tone.
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