Lost Illusions (2021 film)
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Directed by | Xavier Giannoli |
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Based on | Illusions perdues by Honoré de Balzac |
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Cinematography | Christophe Beaucarne |
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Distributed by | Gaumont |
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Running time | 141 minutes[1] |
Country | France |
Language | French |
Budget | $17.5 million[2] |
Box office | $8.6 million[3] |
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Plot summary
In 1820s France, 20-year-old poet
Cast
- Lucien de Rubempré
- Cécile de France as Marie-Louise-Anaïs de Bargeton
- Vincent Lacoste as Étienne Lousteau
- Xavier Dolan as Raoul Nathan
- Salomé Dewaels as Coralie
- Jeanne Balibar as Marquise d'Espard
- André Marcon as Baron du Châtelet
- Louis-Do de Lencquesaing as Finot
- Gérard Depardieu as Dauriat
- Jean-François Stévenin as Singali
- Candice Bouchet as Florine
- Jean-Marie Frin as Camusot
- Saïd Amadis as Matifat
- Isabelle de Hertogh as Bérénice
- Maryne Bertieaux as Eve
- Jean-Paul Muel as Bargeton
Production
In September 2019, it was announced Benjamin Voisin, Xavier Dolan, Vincent Lacoste, Cécile de France, Gérard Depardieu, Jeanne Balibar, André Marcon, Jean-François Stévenin and Louis-Do de Lencquesaing had joined the cast of the film, with Xavier Giannoli directing from a screenplay by himself and Jacques Fieschi, based upon the novel Illusions perdues by Honoré de Balzac.[7] Principal photography began in July 2019.[8]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 92% of 51 reviews are positive; the "critic's consensus" states that the film "honors its classic source material with a beautifully acted drama that untangles knotty themes with infectious energy."[9]
References
- ^ "Lost Illusions". Venice Film Festival. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa (7 November 2019). "Gaumont Bows Sales on Xavier Giannoli's Adaptation of Balzac's Masterpiece 'Lost Illusions' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
- ^ "Lost Illusions". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
- ^ Vivarelli, Nick (July 26, 2021). "Venice Film Festival Full Lineup Unveiled – Live Updates". Variety. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ Lemercier, Fabien (28 January 2021). "Filming to wrap imminently on Claire Denis' Fire". Cineuropa. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa (25 February 2022). "'Lost Illusions' and 'Annette' Lead France's Cesar Awards — Full Winners List". Variety. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ Lemercier, Fabian (3 September 2019). "Gaumont touting Xavier Giannoli's Lost Illusions". Cineuropa. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
- ^ Triches, Lisa (3 September 2019). "Avec "Comédie humaine", Xavier Giannoli tourne une adaptation des "Illusions perdues" de Balzac". Les Inrockuptibles. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
- ^ "LOST ILLUSIONS". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
External links
- Lost Illusions at IMDb