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Lost Illusions

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Lost Illusions

Criticism is easy, and art is difficult

7.4

2h 29m

2021

“Criticism is easy, and art is difficult”

Synopsis

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

Trailer

DramaRomanceHistory

paris, francebased on novel or bookpoet19th century1840stheatreaffair1830scritical

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Cast & Crew

Benjamin Voisin

Benjamin Voisin

as Lucien de Rubempré

Cécile de France

Cécile de France

as Louise de Bargeton

Vincent Lacoste

Vincent Lacoste

as Étienne Lousteau

Xavier Dolan

Xavier Dolan

as Nathan d'Anastazio

Salomé Dewaels

Salomé Dewaels

as Coralie

Jeanne Balibar

Jeanne Balibar

as Marquise d'Espard

André Marcon

André Marcon

as Baron du Châtelet

Louis-Do de Lencquesaing

Louis-Do de Lencquesaing

as Finot

Gérard Depardieu

Gérard Depardieu

as Dauriat

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