• WHAT? — “The Ilusionist” (2006), a period piece about a magician in turn-of-the-century Vienna who attempts to win back a long-lost love.
• WHO? – Sophie, Eisenheim (Edward Norton)’s childhood love who is engaged to the Crown Prince (Rufus Sewell). She is played by Jessica Biel.
• WHY? – As children, despite the fact that they were separated by social standards, Sophie loved Eisenheim. She shows loyalty when he returns, and she has no doubt in coming back to him, despite the fact that the violent Crown Prince wishes to marry her. She resists social standings to be with the man she loves. A character so steadfast stands out against those trying to bring Eisenheim down.
• PLOT? – Eisenheim is a magician in early 1900’s Vienna, who falls in love with a woman well above his social standing. When she becomes engaged to a Crown Prince, Eisenheim uses his powers to free her and undermine the stability of the royal house of Vienna.