The Magic (1994)

A semi-autobiographical story, based on the life of director, in which a young boy is left home alone to watch over the family residence when his impoverished family emigrates to France. The boy discovers the joy of movies at a local cinema and begins to try and re-enact them.

Released Jan. 2, 1994 95 min None+

Genres: Drama

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