A Wonderful Spell (Folle embellie) 19 years old

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.

Credits

A Wonderful Spell Cast

Name Character
Yolande Moreau She was 51, now 71 years old as Hélène
Marilyne Canto She was 42, now 62 years old as Colette
Julie-Marie Parmentier She was 23, now 42 years old as Lucie
Morgan Marinne He was 18, now 38 years old as Julien
Olivier Gourmet He was 40, now 60 years old as le médecin-chef
Jean-Pierre Léaud He was 60, now 79 years old as Fernand
Pascale Montpetit She was 43, now 63 years old as Henriette
Miou-Miou She was 54, now 74 years old as Alida
Gabriel Arcand He was 55, now 74 years old as Moïse
Philippe Grand'Henry He was 38, now 58 years old as Florent

A Wonderful Spell Crew

Name Department
Xavier Griette as Sound. Sound
Sophie Brunet as Editor. She was 71 (79) years old when She died Editing
Hélène Louvart as Director of Photography. She was 40 (now 60) years old Camera
Dominique Cabrera as Director. She was 46 (now 66) years old Directing
A Wonderful Spell (19 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, July 07, 2004
  • Runtime: 110 minutes