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Short animated film

Illusion (1975): Cast

Illusion (1975) movie poster

Illusion is a 1975 short animated film directed by Frédéric Back, starring Les mutins de Longueuil. It runs 12 minutes.

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Illusion (1975) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
12 min
Director
Frédéric Back
Genre
Animation
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Illusion About?

The premise of Illusion without spoilers.

A group of schoolchildren frolicking in a peaceful, natural setting encounter a mysterious magician who delights them with whimsical transformations. However, his charm quickly turns dark as he begins reshaping the scenery, turning the once‑idyllic landscape into a grim, expressionless metropolis.

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Cast & crew

Illusion Cast

Les mutins de Longueuil stars in Illusion. Directed by Frédéric Back.

From the director

More from Frédéric Back

More films directed by Frédéric Back: The Mighty River, The Man Who Planted Trees and Inon or the Conquest of Fire.

Full filmography

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FAQ

Illusion FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Illusion, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Illusion?

Illusion runs 12 minutes.

When was Illusion released?

Illusion was released in 1975.

Who directed Illusion?

Illusion was directed by Frédéric Back.

More films by Frédéric Back

Who is in the cast of Illusion?

Illusion stars Les mutins de Longueuil.

Does Illusion have a post-credit scene?

No. Illusion has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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