While struggling with writing his memoir, author Marcel Pagnol is suddenly visited by a ghostly vision of his younger self. True to its original French title, Marcel et Monsieur Pagnol, the film splits the legendary writer into two selves—childhood and old age—crafting a richly layered biographical portrait. Young Marcel Pagnol acts as the film’s guide, gathering the most memorable moments from his life. From his childhood in his hometown of Marseille to his creative prime as a novelist, playwright, and filmmaker, the film unfolds Marcel Pagnol’s life in chronological order. It also thoughtfully examines how the early loss of family members left a lasting imprint on Pagnol’s body of work. As in The Triplets of Belleville (2003) and The Illusionist (2010), director Sylvain Chomet devotes meticulous attention to the fluid and expressive gestures, as well as the facial nuances, of his animated characters. His reverence and affection for Marcel Pagnol imbues the film with a gentle warmth.
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