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Lost Illusions (French: Illusions perdues) is a 2021 French drama film directed by Xavier Giannoli, from a screenplay by Giannoli and Jacques Fieschi, based upon the first two parts of Illusions perdues (1837–43) by Honoré de Balzac.
- $8.6 million
- Olivier Delbosc, Sidonie Dumas
- $17.5 million
Nov 18, 2022 · Lost Illusions: Directed by Xavier Giannoli. With Benjamin Voisin, Cécile de France, Vincent Lacoste, Xavier Dolan. 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.
- (5.7K)
- Drama, Romance
- Xavier Giannoli
- 2022-11-18
Jun 10, 2022 · In 1821, Lucien de Rubempré (César winner Benjamin Voisin) arrives in Paris as a sensitive, and idealistic young poet determined to write a reputation-making novel. Instead, he finds himself ...
- (9)
- Benjamin Voisin
- Xavier Giannoli
- Drama, History
Jun 9, 2022 · “Lost Illusions” is in some ways a very old-fashioned, supremely French movie, full of costumes and quill pens, sex and speechifying, and stylish acting even in the smallest roles.
- 149 min
- A.O. Scott
Jun 10, 2022 · Everything has a price, everything can be bought. Lucien catches on fast. Drawn into the demimonde, he falls in love with an adorable actress named Coralie ( Salomé Dewaels ), and gains a frenemy in Nathan d'Anastazio ( Xavier Dolan ), a "real" writer, emitting a controlled glow of success and charisma wherever he goes.
Sep 6, 2021 · Film. Reviews. Sep 6, 2021 7:20am PT. Critics Pick. ‘Lost Illusions’ Review: Blistering Balzac Adaptation Reminds That Fake News Is Nothing New. Director Xavier Giannoli accomplishes one of...