Simon the Magician
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Manufacturer: Facets
Starring: Péter Andorai, Julie Delarme, Péter Halász, Hubert Koundé, Mari Nagy
Directed By: Ildikó Enyedi
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9781565803213
Format: Black & White
ISBN: 1565803213
Label: Facets
Manufacturer: Facets
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Facets
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2004-04-13
Running Time: 100
Studio: Facets
Theatrical Release Date: 1999
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This astonishing feature pits two mysterious magicians - both masters of mind over matter - in a deadly duel. Simon, a sorcerer with supernatural powers, is summoned to Paris to solve a murder. There, though he doesn't speak her language, he meets and falls in love with a stunning young girl. SIMON THE MAGICIAN is a mystical drama and an incredible love story. It is filled with comic moments and plays out against a dazzlingly photographed Paris. The film's shocking ending is profound and unforgettable. It pits the rival challengers against each other in a duel - to stay buried underground for three days straight. Sensuous and stirring, SIMON THE MAGICIAN is a brilliant new film from Ildiko Enyedi, already celebrated worldwide for her previous feature, MY TWENTIETH CENTURY.
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Summary: An underground burial duel !!
Comment: There remains an air of somber and mysterious feeling throughout this French movie. It is quiet, lacks an intrusive soundtrack, and occasionally, we see stunning panoramic view of Paris. The film lacks color, but it is not in black and white, just that gritty appearance enhancing the somber mood.
Hungarian, Simon the magician, is summoned by police to solve a murder. The man arrives and with the aid of a translator, and he requires a biologist and some high-tech equipment to analyze the house plant's energy and said the plant will identify the killer.
He solves the murder and tries to escape anymore unwanted publicity, as he prefers to be alone in his work. He also falls into these trance-like sleeps almost anywhere he is at the time.
Simon, in his mid-to late 50's, falls for a very young college girl who was conducting surveys on the street. The two are attracted.
Meanwhile, a rival magician connects with Simon the magician to challenge him to a duel. The two are to be buried underground for 3 days. The rival magician has a system that uses the "bear's brain" technique that will allow him to remain underground in this Houdini-type challenge and his plan is methodically layed out.
The two are tested by medical professionals, both put underground and monitored. Then, you will see which one survives, and the outcome of the relationship. ....MzRizz
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Summary: No Magic Here
Comment: Note: Original languages are French/Hungarian with English subtitles.
Very slow story that doesn't deliver in the end. An updated version of the apocryphal confrontation between Jesus and Simon the Magician, this Simon lives in modern day Hungary and comes to France to work with the French police on a murder case. During his stay he solves the crime, falls in love with a young girl and renews an acquaintance with an old rival who challenges him to a test of magical power. They both agree to be buried alive for three days and see who is powerful enough to survive.
You keeping waiting for something to happen but it never does. With such a wonderfully original concept it could have been a great film, but this movie proves that a good idea doesn't equal a good movie.
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