Lost Illusions (2021)
- Original title
- Illusions perdues
- Directed by
- Xavier Giannoli
- Genre
- drama film, historical film
- Country
- France
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Rated
- M
- Rating
- 7.4 of 10 from 567 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A young poet from the provinces moves to Paris in the 19th century to make his name. He gets drawn into the cynical world of journalism and publishing, where talent matters less than manipulation and money. The film follows his rise and fall as he tries to hold onto his ideals.
sweepingbittersweetambitiousshrewdperiod-richmelancholicbriskly-pacedcynical
What happens
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. It stars Benjamin Voisin, Xavier Dolan, Vincent Lacoste, Cécile de France, Gérard Depardieu, and Jeanne Balibar. It had its world premiere at the 78th Venice Film Festival on 5 September 2021. It is released in France on 20 October 2021, by Gaumont. The film received fifteen nominations at the 47th César Awards, winning in seven categories, including Best Film, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Supporting Actor for Lacoste, and Most Promising Actor for Voisin. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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