Simon, the Magician
The Magical Power of Love
1999 · 100 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, Romance, Fantasy
A crime is committed in Paris, and the police are clueless. They call in Simon, a sorcerer with supernatural powers. whilst in Paris, Simon falls in love with Jeanne, although they do not speak each other's language. When Jeanne leaves for a couple of days, Peter, another visionary, calls Simon for a duel: They both have to spend three days buried alive. Will Simon ever meet his love again?
Directed by Ildikó Enyedi · Written by Ildikó Enyedi
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Péter Andorai Simon -
Julie Delarme Jeanne -
Péter Halász Péter -
Hubert Koundé Paul -
Mari Nagy Interpreter -
Hervé Dubourjal Prefect -
Serge Merlin Doctor
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