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The Illusionist is a 2006 American romantic mystery film written and directed by Neil Burger, and starring Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti and Jessica Biel. Based loosely on Steven Millhauser 's short story "Eisenheim the Illusionist" , it tells the story of Eisenheim, a magician in turn-of-the-century Vienna , who reunites with his childhood love ...
- Neil Burger
- Neil Burger
- Eisenheim the Illusionist, by Steven Millhauser
Synopsis. The film begins in medias res as Chief Inspector Uhl (Paul Giamatti) recounts the history of Eisenheim for Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell), following Uhl's visit to the theatre to arrest Eisenheim during what appears to be necromancy passed off as a magic show.
Aug 17, 2006 · The movie sets up a fascinating parable about art, religion and politics, and the misty boundaries between them. Leopold sees Eisenheim's popularity as a political threat to his plans to become king, and Eisenheim repeatedly challenges the prince's authority in his act, through indirection.
Sep 1, 2006 · The Illusionist: Directed by Neil Burger. With Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell. In turn-of-the-century Vienna, a magician uses his abilities to secure the love of a woman far above his social standing.
- (384K)
- Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
- Neil Burger
- 2006-09-01
Synopsis A master magician named Eisenheim (Edward Norton) vies with Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell) of Vienna for the hand of noblewoman Sophie (Jessica Biel), the girl he once loved. He ...
- (26.5K)
- Neil Burger
- PG-13
- Ed Norton
The Illusionist is a 2006 American romantic mystery film written and directed by Neil Burger, and starring Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, and Jessica Biel. Based loosely on Steven Millhauser's short story "Eisenheim the Illusionist", it tells the story of Eisenheim, a magician in turn-of-the-century Vienna, who reunites with his childhood love ...
Aug 18, 2006 · Synopsis by Jason Buchanan. A supernaturally talented magician attempts to undermine the rigid social structure of turn-of-the-century Vienna by using his powers to win the love of his upper-class, childhood sweetheart in director Neil Burger's cinematic adaptation of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Steven Millhauser's short story.
