The Magus

The Magus

Between mystery and manipulation, where reality slips away and illusions dominate.

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Release Date

10/5/1968

Runtime

117 mins

Overview

A teacher on a Greek island becomes involved in bizarre mind-games with the island's magus (magician) and a beautiful young woman.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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Homepage

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A psychological labyrinth where a man's grip on reality crumbles under the spell of an enigmatic magician and his island. The longer you stay, the less you trust what you're seeing.

Mood

UnsettlingParanoid

Themes

IdentityObsessionMemory

Tone

Detached

Pacing

Slow-burn

Look

PainterlyHigh-contrast

Structure

Single location

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Sexual content

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