Baltic Cinema: The Illusionist

An ageing magician whose craft is being eclipsed by the rise of rock ‘n’ roll, Tatischeff travels to Scotland where he meets Alice.
About this Event

Baltic Cinema: The Illusionist
Wed 19 Aug | 11:00 - 13:00 (doors open 10:30)
Level 1 Cinema
£6/£4.50* per person

Dir. Sylvain Chomet France 2010 80’ (PG)
Digital video | No dialogue

Screening as part of Baltic Cinema’s Quayside Kino strand — fantastic films for families as part of Baltic's Big Family Summer.
A French illusionist travels to Scotland to work. He meets a young woman in a small village — and their ensuing adventure in Edinburgh changes both their lives forever. A fantastic animated homage to Edinburgh by Sylvain Chomet (Belleville Rendezvous) based on an unproduced script by legendary filmmaker Jacques Tati, The Illusionist is often cited as one of the most visually breathtaking animated films of the 21st century.

Please note we cannot offer refunds on this event.
*Concessions: under 18s, unwaged & 65+

Baltic Cinema

Baltic Cinema is a new year-round cinema programme at Baltic, lighting up our Level 1 Cinema with the best new and archive films. Bringing otherwise rarely-screened work to the North East, Baltic Cinema also expands our exhibitions, offering a chance to explore further some of the themes they raise.

Baltic Cinema has five strands:

Currents presents new work from across the world

Sources expands on our exhibitions

Selected shows films selected by our artists and partners

Quayside Kino is a monthly screening for families and children

News From Home offers films on and from the North East, for the people who live here

All regular screenings take place in our Level 1 Cinema.
See full programme of screenings here.

Accessibility

We want our events to be inclusive and accessible. If you have any accessibility requests or questions, please email [email protected]. Ahead of your visit, you can find out about Baltic's facilities and accessibility here.