Plot — What is The Magic Box about?
Over forty and in a bit of a midlife crisis, Tunisian film director Raouf is prone to excessive drinking when not engaged in an argument with his French-born wife Lou (Marianne Basler). One respite to Raouf's dreary life is a recent film assignment -- to shoot an autobiographical film about his childhood. While working on the script, Raouf recalls his childhood home life under the strictures instituted by his devoutly religious father. The polar opposite of Raouf's father was his uncle Mansour, a jolly, life-loving soul who introduced Raouf to cinema through his work as a wandering film projectionist, which angered and shocked his father to no end but proved to be the most pivotal development in the youngster's life. Through cinema, Raouf found his place in this world and came-of-age -- something he may have to revisit in his adult life if he wishes to salvage his marriage.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | French |
| Runtime | 88 min |
| Audience Score | 37% (3.7/10, 3 votes) |
The Magic Box — FAQ
Is The Magic Box worth watching? The Magic Box holds a 3.7/10 rating from 3 viewers. Over forty and in a bit of a midlife crisis, Tunisian film director Raouf is prone to excessive drinking when not engaged in an argument with his French-born wife Lou (Marianne Basler). One respite to Raouf's dreary life
Who directed The Magic Box? Directed by Ridha Behi.
Who is in the cast of The Magic Box? It stars Abdellatif Kechiche, Marianne Basler, Hichem Rostom, Lotfi Bouchnak, Medhi Rebii, Myrna Maakaron.
Where can I stream The Magic Box? You can stream The Magic Box on Artify. Availability may vary by region.
When did The Magic Box release? It released in 2003.
