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Lost Illusions

Lost Illusions

Drama · Romance · History · 2021

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.

Movie details

Lost Illusions

“Criticism is easy, and art is difficult”

2021 Drama · Romance · History 2h 29m

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7.4 / 10

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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.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Xavier Giannoli

Written by

Yves Stavrides

Benjamin Voisin

Benjamin Voisin

Lucien de Rubempré

Cécile de France

Cécile de France

Louise de Bargeton

Vincent Lacoste

Vincent Lacoste

Étienne Lousteau

Xavier Dolan

Xavier Dolan

Nathan d'Anastazio

Salomé Dewaels

Salomé Dewaels

Coralie

Jeanne Balibar

Jeanne Balibar

Marquise d'Espard

André Marcon

André Marcon

Baron du Châtelet

Court is in session

Put Lost Illusions on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.