The Rays and Shadows (2026)
Jean and Otto, a French newspaperman and a young German Francophile, are fighting for peace in Europe. Jean’s daughter, Corinne, is launching a brilliant acting career in the film world, but war breaks out and France is occupied. The two friends have a major role to play in this new France. Jean becomes a big press baron and an ardent advocate of collaboration with the occupying forces, while Otto becomes the Reich’s ambassador in Paris. Corinne, meanwhile, finds herself thrown into the lion’s pit.
Director: Xavier Giannoli
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 199 min
Release Date: March 18, 2026
Cast
- Jean Dujardin - Jean Luchaire
- Nastya Golubeva Carax - Corinne Luchaire
- August Diehl - Otto
- André Marcon
- Maria Cavalier-Bazan
- Vincent Colombe - Guy Crouzet
- Anna Próchniak - Lydia Rogers
- Jean Pierre Horcholle - Le producteur de mogui
- Kate Arley - Baronne Ivanov
- Pascaline Chotard
Screenplay
- Xavier Giannoli (Screenplay)
- Jacques Fieschi (Screenplay)
- Patrick Godeau (Screenplay)
- Yves Stavrides (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Christophe Beaucarne
Production: Curiosa Films, Waiting for Cinéma, France 3 Cinéma, Gaumont
Country: France
Language: Français
Budget: $35M
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Xavier Giannoli
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Rays and Shadows about?
- Jean and Otto, a French newspaperman and a young German Francophile, are fighting for peace in Europe. Jean’s daughter, Corinne, is launching a brilliant acting career in the film world, but war breaks out and France is occupied. The two friends have a major role to play in this new France. Jean becomes a big press baron and an ardent advocate of collaboration with the occupying forces, while Otto becomes the Reich’s ambassador in Paris. Corinne, meanwhile, finds herself thrown into the lion’s pit.
- Who directed The Rays and Shadows?
- The Rays and Shadows was directed by Xavier Giannoli.
- Who stars in The Rays and Shadows?
- The Rays and Shadows stars Jean Dujardin, Nastya Golubeva Carax, August Diehl, André Marcon, Maria Cavalier-Bazan, Vincent Colombe.
- How long is The Rays and Shadows?
- The Rays and Shadows has a runtime of 3h 19m (199 minutes).
- What genre is The Rays and Shadows?
- The Rays and Shadows is a Drama, History film.
- What is the budget of The Rays and Shadows?
- The Rays and Shadows had a budget of $35M.
- Where was The Rays and Shadows produced?
- The Rays and Shadows was produced in France.