A Magnificent Life | Trailer (2026) π¬
Trailer for A Magnificent Life, in theaters March 27, 2026. Directed by Sylvain Chomet, set in 1955 with Marcel Pagnol at 60.

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Official trailer for A MAGNIFICENT LIFE.
Only in Theaters March 27, 2026.
Written & Directed by: Sylvain Chomet
In 1955, 60-year-old Marcel Pagnol is a well-known and acclaimed playwright and filmmaker. When the editor-in-chief of ELLE magazine commissions a weekly column about Pagnol's childhood, he sees this as a great opportunity to go back to his artistic roots: writing. Realizing his memory is failing him and deeply affected by the disappointing results of his last two plays, Pagnol starts doubting his ability to pursue his work. That is until Little Marcel - the young boy he used to be - appears to him as if by magic. Together, they will explore Marcel Pagnol's incredible life and bring back to life his most cherished encounters and memories...
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Sony Pictures Classics is an autonomous division of Sony Pictures Entertainment founded in January 1992 that distributes, produces and acquires independent films from the United States and around the world.
Only in Theaters March 27, 2026.
Written & Directed by: Sylvain Chomet
In 1955, 60-year-old Marcel Pagnol is a well-known and acclaimed playwright and filmmaker. When the editor-in-chief of ELLE magazine commissions a weekly column about Pagnol's childhood, he sees this as a great opportunity to go back to his artistic roots: writing. Realizing his memory is failing him and deeply affected by the disappointing results of his last two plays, Pagnol starts doubting his ability to pursue his work. That is until Little Marcel - the young boy he used to be - appears to him as if by magic. Together, they will explore Marcel Pagnol's incredible life and bring back to life his most cherished encounters and memories...
For more information: https://www.sonyclassics.com/film/amagnificentlife/
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Visit SONY PICTURES CLASSICS website:
https://www.sonyclassics.com/
About SONY PICTURES CLASSICS:
The studio that brought you I'M STILL HERE, CALL ME BY YOUR NAME, WHIPLASH, AMOUR, MIDNIGHT IN PARIS, AN EDUCATION, CAPOTE, HOWARDS END, CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON & more.
Sony Pictures Classics is an autonomous division of Sony Pictures Entertainment founded in January 1992 that distributes, produces and acquires independent films from the United States and around the world.
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