AKA:
The Illusionist - Nichts ist wie es scheint >> German
L'illusionniste >> French
Synopsis:
In late nineteenth century Vienna, renowned illusionist Eisenheim is
reunited with the Duchess von Teschen when she is volunteered from the
audience to participate in an illusion during one of his performances.
Despite having not seen each other in fifteen years when they were
teenagers, they almost immediately recognize each other as Eduard
Abramovich and Sophie von Teschen, they who had a doomed romance at that
time due to their class differences. The Duchess is soon to be wed to
the Crown Prince Leopold in what would be for him a marriage solely in
pursuit of power: overthrowing his father, the Emperor Leopold, as well
as overtaking the Hungarian side of the empire. The Crown Prince is
known to use violence against women if it suits his needs or purposes.
As such, the Duchess, who realizes that she still loves Eisenheim and he
her, can never leave the Crown Prince without it jeopardizing her life.
After Eisenheim humiliates the Crown Prince at a private show which
results in an incident between the Crown Prince and the Duchess, the
battle between Eisenheim and the Crown Prince moves into the public
performance realm, which many believe demonstrates Eisenheim's
supernatural powers. Much of the work for the Crown Prince in the battle
with Eisenheim is conducted by Chief Inspector Uhl, who would become
the Chief of Police under the Crown Prince's reign. As such, Uhl may
have ulterior motives in turning a blind eye to any unlawful act of the
Crown Prince against Eisenheim or the Duchess.
Starring:
Edward Norton
Jessica Biel
Paul Giamatti
Director: Neil Burger
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