Illusion
A group of schoolchildren playing in an idyllic natural landscape are visited by a mysterious magician who entertains them with his transformations. But he soon proves sinister as he begins to transform the landscape into a grim, unsmiling metropolis.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1975 |
| Country | Canada |
| Genre | Animation |
| Director | Frédéric Back |
| Runtime | 12 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (12 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a powerful allegory through its visual evolution, relying on the stark contrast between the organic flow of nature and the rigid, invasive patterns of urban sprawl. It explores the theme of imposed progress as a form of sinister magic, where wonder turns into dread.
What lingers after the final frame is a profound unease about the loss of innocence and the environments that nurture it. A silent, potent critique that needs no translation. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Frédéric Back
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Watch attentively, in a quiet setting, to fully absorb its silent, transformative narrative.
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