Directed by Sylvain Chomet, the animated film Marcel et Monsieur Pagnol pays tribute to the world and memory of Marcel Pagnol. Presented as a special screening at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, this animatedbiopic sheds light on the childhood, Provence and passion for cinema of the famous storyteller from Marseille.
The trailer reveals a delicate animation style and a nostalgic atmosphere. It recalls the landscapes of Provence, childhood memories and love of cinema that characterize Marcel Pagnol's work.
Marcel et Monsieur Pagnol will be released in cinemas from October 15, 2025.
Synopsis: At the height of his fame, Marcel Pagnol was commissioned by the editor-in-chief of a major women's magazine to write a serial about his childhood, Provence and his first loves. As he writes, little Marcel reappears, and his memories come flooding back: the arrival of talking pictures, the creation of the first major studio, its actors, its emotions. The author becomes the hero of his own story.
Ahead of the film's release, an official video clip signed SCH and composed with Vito Bendinelli has been unveiled. Directed by Frédéric Remuzat, it features exclusive extracts from Sylvain Chomet 's feature-length film, and pays tribute to Marseilles culture.
Produced by Valérie Puech and Ashargin Poiré (What The Game / Maison Baron Rouge), in co-production with What The Prod and Mediawan Kids & Family, the clip is supported by the CNC and promotes a cinematic project combining urban music and poetic animation.
Director Sylvain Chomet, best known for Les Triplettes de Belleville and L'Illusionniste, has created a film that explores memory, creation and artistic filiation. This animated biopic celebrates Marcel Pagnol 's legacy, while offering a visual fresco inspired by Provence and France's cinematic heritage.
Marcel et Monsieur Pagnol should appeal to fans of auteur animation, poetic biographies and French cinema. Audiences who enjoyed La Gloire de mon père or L'Illusionniste will find similar themes here: childhood, memory and transmission.
Presented as a Special Screening at Cannes 2025, Marcel et Monsieur Pagnol will be released in cinemas on October 15, 2025. Sylvain Chomet 's animated biopic pays tribute to Marcel Pagnol in a work that blends visual poetry, music and emotion.
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