The Time Thief
FantasyScience Fiction
In 1988, in Saint-Élie-de-Caxton, an 11-years-old boy is worried for his grandmother's life. Worn out by illness, the old storyteller tries to convince her grandson that Death no longer exists. Her story will bring back to life the extraordinary people from the village in 1927 who, by using rocambolesque tricks, will eliminate Death that threatens them. From now on, Death will coincide with the birth of legends.
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Immerse yourself in a gently melancholic yet whimsical journey through time and memory. This film feels like a cherished folk tale, brimming with imaginative charm and a tender exploration of life, death, and the enduring power of stories. It’s a cozy, reflective experience.
whimsicalmelancholichopefulcharmingimaginativesteadymagical realismfolk tale aestheticwhimsical storytellingnostalgic period piecemortalitystorytellingimaginationlegacycommunity
legendurban legendbased on myths, legends or folkloresmall villagestoryteller
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