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The Illusionist

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This dialogue-free film follows a magician known only as the "Illusionist" (Freek De Jonge), who vows to free his mentally disabled little brother (Jim van der Woude) from an asylum. His family, a group of simple farmers, greet his plan with skepticism, preferring not to disrupt their traditional life. The magician nevertheless resolves to go ahead with his plan, even if he has to work alone. The odds of rescuing his sibling seem long at best, despite his wit and determination.

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CatPad 12/24/2023 Absolutely beautiful. See more 07/23/2009 its silent, a lil strange but really funny. btw, it has nothing to do with the recent one with norton except the title.. See more 08/14/2008 antes de big fish, este filme era o meu filme See more 07/04/2008 A ne pas confondre avec la nortonerie récente. Petit bijou hollandais à découvrir. See more 05/10/2008 So beautiful.really beautiful.awesome,how can explain this movie?I have already drown in this colorful heavenly-hell over 10 years ago.no words,music tells all. See more 04/07/2008 A very stylish production; it has a plot that most veteran movie-goers can see through but still impressed my kids. Edward Norton is utterly charming. See more Read all reviews
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Jos Stelling

Director

Freek De Jonge

De Illusionist

Jim van der Woude

Zijn Broer

Catrien Wolthuizen

Zijn Moeder
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Synopsis This dialogue-free film follows a magician known only as the "Illusionist" (Freek De Jonge), who vows to free his mentally disabled little brother (Jim van der Woude) from an asylum. His family, a group of simple farmers, greet his plan with skepticism, preferring not to disrupt their traditional life. The magician nevertheless resolves to go ahead with his plan, even if he has to work alone. The odds of rescuing his sibling seem long at best, despite his wit and determination.
Director
Jos Stelling
Genre
Fantasy
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 30m