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The Illusionist - Sylvain Chomet's animated feature creates an Edinburgh never seen before

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The Illusionist - Sylvain Chomet's animated feature creates an Edinburgh never seen before

Sylvain Chomet's The Illusionist, the film opening the 2010 Edinburgh International Film Festival, puts a vision of Edinburgh, and rural Scotland, on screen like no other. Set in 1950s Edinburgh and the Western Isles, locations depicted in the animated feature include Princes Street, The Balmoral Hotel, Broughton Place, George Street, Arthur's Seat and Oban.

Full EIFF listings at www.list.co.uk/festival

More stills available at www.lillusionniste-lefilm.com

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Edinburgh's Princes Street, looking West

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Jenners on Princes Street, opposite the Scott Monument

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On George Street, looking West to Charlotte Square

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Not too sure about this one. A port on one the islands where the mainland ferry terminates. Any suggestions?

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Oban harbour and train station.

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Passing through the Sound of Mull, past Duart Castle? Suggestions on exact on location welcome.

The Illusionist trailer

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