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74% Critic Match
Lost Illusions
“Criticism is easy, and art is difficult”
7.4 / 10• 2021• 2h 29m•NR• French
DramaRomanceHistory
Storyline
Lucien de Rubempré, a young, lower-class poet, leaves his family's printing house for Paris. Soon, he learns the dark side of the arts business as he tries to stay true to his dreams.
Cast & Crew
Benjamin Voisin
Lucien de Rubempré
Lead
Cécile de France
Louise de Bargeton
Vincent Lacoste
Étienne Lousteau
Xavier Dolan
Nathan d'Anastazio
Salomé Dewaels
Coralie
Jeanne Balibar
Marquise d'Espard
André Marcon
Baron du Châtelet
Louis-Do de Lencquesaing
Finot
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Xavier Giannoli's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Lost Illusions is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
