Lost Illusions (2021)
Criticism is easy, and art is difficult
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.
Director: Xavier Giannoli
Genre: Drama, Romance, History
Runtime: 149 min
Release Date: October 20, 2021
Cast
- Benjamin Voisin - Lucien de Rubempré
- 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
- Gérard Depardieu - Dauriat
- Jean-François Stévenin - Singali
Screenplay
- Jacques Fieschi (Adaptation)
- Xavier Giannoli (Dialogue)
- Xavier Giannoli (Scenario Writer)
- Yves Stavrides
- Honoré de Balzac (Novel)
Cinematography: Christophe Beaucarne
Editing: Cyril Nakache
Production: Curiosa Films, France 3 Cinéma, Pictanovo, uMedia, Gaumont, Gabriel Inc.
Country: Belgium, France
Language: Français
Budget: $21M
Box Office: $9M
Original Language: fr
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Epic Historical Stories
Keywords
paris, france, based on novel or book, poet, 19th century, 1840s, theatre, affair, 1830s, critical
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lost Illusions about?
- 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.
- Who directed Lost Illusions?
- Lost Illusions was directed by Xavier Giannoli.
- Who stars in Lost Illusions?
- Lost Illusions stars Benjamin Voisin, Cécile de France, Vincent Lacoste, Xavier Dolan, Salomé Dewaels, Jeanne Balibar.
- How long is Lost Illusions?
- Lost Illusions has a runtime of 2h 29m (149 minutes).
- What genre is Lost Illusions?
- Lost Illusions is a Drama, Romance, History film.
- What is the budget of Lost Illusions?
- Lost Illusions had a budget of $21M.
- How much did Lost Illusions gross?
- Lost Illusions grossed $9M worldwide.
- Where was Lost Illusions produced?
- Lost Illusions was produced in Belgium, France.
- What are the themes of Lost Illusions?
- The themes of Lost Illusions include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Epic Historical Stories.