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Lost Illusions

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Overview

Lucien de Rubempré (Benjamin Voisin) is an ambitious and unknown aspiring poet in 19th century France. He leaves his provincial town, arriving in Paris on the arm of his admirer, Louise de Bargeton (Cécile de France). Outmatched in elite circles, Lucien’s naive etiquette prompts Louise to retreat back to her husband, leaving the young poet to forge a new path. Lucien makes a new friend in another young writer, Etienne Lousteau (Vincent Lacoste), who introduces him to the business of journalism where a salon of wordsmiths and wunderkinds make or break the reputations of actors and artists with insouciant impunity. Lucien agrees to write rave reviews for bribes, achieving material success at the expense of his conscience and soon discovers that the written word can be an instrument of both beauty and deceit. Xavier Giannoli’s sumptuous adaptation of Honoré de Balzac’s epic novel, Lost Illusions is a ravishing vision of the birth of modern media. 

Reactions, Awards & Festivals

Critic's Pick! “Lost Illusions” is sensational. Nobody paid me to say that. Well, actually, The New York Times did, but you should believe me anyway. ”

A.O. Scott

New York Times

"Wonderfully wild and catty"

Bilge Ebiri

Variety

“With its stellar performances, dramatic orchestral score and rich costume and set design, Illusions Perdues is a worthwhile, sweeping narrative of love, lust and literary ambition.”

Lovia Gyarkye

The Hollywood Reporter

“Sumptuous and surprisingly au courant cinematic retelling”

Peter DeBruge

Variety

"A beautiful piece of filmmaking, masterfully handled by Giannoli"

Sheila O'Malley

RogerEbert.com

"Period drama perfection"

Peter Bradshaw

The Guardian

"A joyous romp not to be missed"

Adam Solomons

Little White Lies

Winner of 7 Awards Including Best Film, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor, Best Male Newcomer, Best Cinematography and Best Set Design

César Awards 2022

Official Selection

Venice Film Festival

Official Selection

2022 Lincoln Center’s Rendez Vous with French Cinema

Cast & Crew
  • Lucien de Rubempré : Benjamin Voisin
  • Louise de Bargeton : Cécile De France
  • Étienne Lousteau : Vincent Lacoste
  • Nathan : Xavier Dolan
  • Coralie : Salomé Dewaels
  • Marquise d’Espard : Jeanne Balibar
  • Dauriat : Gérard Depardieu
  • Baron du Châtelet : André Marcon
  • Finot : Louis-Do Lencquesaing
  • Singali : Jean-François Stévenin
  • Director : Xavier Giannoli
  • Adaptation Written By : Xavier Giannoli
  • Adaptation Written By : Jacques Fieschi
  • Photography : Christophe Beaucarne
  • Editing : Cyril Nakache
  • Sets : Riton Dupire-Clément
  • Costumes : Pierre-Jean Larroque
  • Sound : François Musy, Renaud Musy and Didier Lozahic
Technical Info
  • Theatrical Release Date : June 10, 2022
  • Year : 2022
  • Country : France
  • Language : French
  • Running Time : 150 minutes
  • Aspect Ratio : 2.39:1
  • Projection Format : DCP
  • Rating : Not Rated
  • Genre : Drama
Theatrical Engagements
Theater Name
City
State
Date
New York
New York
06/10/2022
New York
New York
06/10/2022
Los Angeles
California
06/10/2022
Pasadena
California
06/10/2022
Claremont
California
06/10/2022
Encino
California
06/10/2022
San Rafael
California
06/17/2022
San Francisco
California
06/17/2022
Denver
Colorado
06/17/2022
Atlanta
Georgia
06/17/2022
Minneapolis
Minnesota
06/17/2022
Coral Gables
Florida
06/17/2022
Westhampton Beach
New York
06/21/2022
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
06/21/2022
Santa Barbara
California
06/24/2022
Boca Raton
Florida
06/24/2022
San Diego
California
06/24/2022
Seattle
Washington
06/24/2022
Cambridge
Massachusetts
06/24/2022
Tacoma
Washington
06/24/2022
Albany
New York
06/24/2022
Dedham
Massachusetts
06/24/2022
Santa Monica
California
06/24/2022
Hartford
Connecticut
06/24/2022
Chicago
Illinois
07/01/2022
Albuquerque
New Mexico
07/01/2022
Palm Springs
California
07/01/2022
Juno
Alaska
07/01/2022
Sedona
Arizona
07/01/2022
Huntington
New York
07/01/2022
Silver Spring
Maryland
07/01/2022
Fairfax
Virginia
07/01/2022
Doylestown
Pennsylvania
07/01/2022
Ambler
Pennsylvania
07/01/2022
Beverly Hills
California
07/01/2022
Wilmington
Delaware
07/02/2022
Austin
Texas
07/08/2022
Tuscon
Arizona
07/08/2022
Lewes
Delaware
07/08/2022
Providence
Rhode Island
07/08/2022
Portland
Oregon
07/08/2022
Salt Lake City
Utah
07/08/2022
Scottsdale
Arizona
07/08/2022
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
07/15/2022
Rhinebeck
New York
07/15/2022
Larkspur
California
07/15/2022
Bethlehem
New Hampshire
07/17/2022
New York
New York
07/20/2022
Providence
Rhode Island
07/22/2022
Cleveland
Ohio
07/23/2022
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
07/24/2022
Chatham
New York
07/28/2022
Cincinnati
Ohio
07/29/2022
Burlington
Vermont
08/04/2022
Houston
Texas
08/05/2022
Staunton
Virginia
08/08/2022
Washington
DC
08/17/2022
Orinda
California
08/26/2022
Napa
California
08/27/2022
DVD/Blu-Ray Special Features
-Interview with Benjamin Voisin and Cécile De France
-Interview with Salomé Dewaels and Vincent Lacoste
-The Beauty of LOST ILLUSIONS (A featurette of the film)
-Photo Gallery

-Theatrical Trailer