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A Wonderful Spell

Jul 7, 2004 · 1h 50m
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Set in the summer of 1942 during WWII, the film traces the trajectory of simple people thrown into extraordinary lives, revealing the heart-warming flame of hope and humanity that endures, even in times of war and dispair. As young Julien, his family and a group of friends traverse the French countryside after fleeing the institution they called home, Julien must deal with his father's extreme violence and his mother's rosy fantasies and once again form a family that society tries to forget.

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CAST

Miou-Miou
Alida
Jean-Pierre Léaud
Fernand
Morgan Marinne
Julien
Marilyne Canto
Colette
Julie-Marie Parmentier
Lucie
Yolande Moreau
Hélène
Gabriel Arcand
Moïse
Philippe Grand'Henry
Florent
Directed by Dominique Cabrera

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
FR
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
ARP Sélection, Ad Libitum, Les Films de la Croisade, Tarantula, Imagex Communications
Country
FR, CA

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