Name: The Magician
Genre: Drama
Released: 2005-01-01
Duration: 13 min

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Story

The Magician is a strong and personal story, about how one‘s imagination can help make unbearable situation bearable.

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Icelandic Coming-of-Age Drama
Imagination as Survival Mechanism
Poignant and Melancholic
Child's Perspective on Hardship
Quiet Emotional Resilience
Magical Realism Lite
Personal and Intimate Storytelling
Bittersweet Catharsis
Nordic Naturalism

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Directed by: Reynir Lyngdal
Written by: Jón Atli Jónasson
Produced by: Hrönn Kristinsdóttir, Snorri Þórisson, Rúnar Gunnarsson
Music by: Hallur Ingólfsson

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Facts

January 1, 2005 · 13 min · Drama

Released: January 1, 2005
Runtime: 13 min
Genres: Drama
Original language: Icelandic
Made in: Iceland

Tropes

Collapsing Lair, Creator Cameo, Antagonist Title +9

Collapsing Lair
Creator Cameo
Antagonist Title
Snake Charmer
Leaning on the Fourth Wall
Mad Scientist
Large Ham
Hypnotic Eyes
Eiffel Tower Effect
Little People Are Surreal
Everybody Loves Blondes
Credits Gag

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Magician worth watching?"

Questions about The Magician

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Magician worth watching?

44

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 4.4).

Is The Magician okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Magician plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Magician in English?

Icelandic

No, it was made in Icelandic.