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Criticism is easy, and art is difficult - Lost Illusions
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Title: Lost Illusions

Release Date: 20 Oct 2021

Runtime: 2h 29m

Genre: Drama, Romance, History

Director: Curiosa Films, France 3 Cinéma, Pictanovo, uMedia, Canal+, France Télévisions, Ciné+, CNC, Orange Studio, Gaumont, Gabriel Inc., uFund, Région Hauts-de-France

Production Companies: Curiosa Films, France 3 Cinéma, Pictanovo, uMedia, Canal+, France Télévisions, Ciné+, CNC, Orange Studio, Gaumont, Gabriel Inc., uFund, Région Hauts-de-France

Overview: 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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.4 (494 votes)

Cast

  • Lucien de Rubempré: Benjamin Voisin
  • Louise de Bargeton: Cécile de France
  • Étienne Lousteau: Vincent Lacoste
  • Nathan d'Anastazio: Xavier Dolan
  • Coralie: Salomé Dewaels
  • Marquise d'Espard: Jeanne Balibar
  • Baron du Châtelet: André Marcon
  • Finot: Louis-Do de Lencquesaing
  • Dauriat: Gérard Depardieu
  • Singali: Jean-François Stévenin
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