Lost Illusions

Taking place between the years 1837 and 1843, Balzac’s classic novel focuses on the young poet Lucien de Rubempré, who leaves Angouleme for Paris in the pursuit of becoming an author.

Keywords

  • Best Novels Adaptation
  • Best Novels Adaptation (home)
  • César 2022
  • César Award for Best Film
  • Les Magritte du Cinéma
  • Premios Goya
  • The Best Anti-Heroes
  • Top 22, Most Watched Films
  • Xavier Dolan

Actors

  • Benjamin Voisin
  • Cécile de France
  • Vincent Lacoste
  • Gérard Depardieu
  • Xavier Dolan

Director

  • Xavier Giannoli

Drama


2h 29min


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Belgium
France
2021
Taking place between the years 1837 and 1843, Balzac’s classic novel focuses on the young poet Lucien de Rubempré, who leaves Angouleme for Paris in the pursuit of becoming an author.

Taking place between the years 1837 and 1843, Balzac’s classic novel focuses on the young poet Lucien de Rubempré, who leaves Angouleme for Paris in the pursuit of becoming an author.


Cast & Crew