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Lost Illusions (2021)

“Criticism is easy, and art is difficult”

7.4/10 · 574 votes 2h 29m RomanceDramaHistory

#47 of 248 films from 2021 #251 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Xavier Giannoli · Written by Yves Stavrides, Honoré de Balzac

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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.

Cast

Benjamin Voisinas Lucien de Rubempré
Cécile de Franceas Louise de Bargeton
Vincent Lacosteas Étienne Lousteau
Xavier Dolanas Nathan d'Anastazio
Salomé Dewaelsas Coralie
Jeanne Balibaras Marquise d'Espard
André Marconas Baron du Châtelet
Louis-Do de Lencquesaingas Finot
Gérard Depardieuas Dauriat
Jean-François Stéveninas Singali
Alexis Barbosaas Nobleman
Arnaud de Montlivaultas The Pathetic Customer
Saïd Amadisas Matifat
Édouard Michelonas Henri de Marsay

Facts

Release dateOctober 20, 2021
Runtime149 min (2h 29m) — longer as the 2021 average of 110 min
GenresRomance, Drama, History
Original titleIllusions perdues
LanguageFR
Budget$20,800,000
Box office$8,600,000 (0.4× budget)
IMDbtt10505316

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Questions

How long is Lost Illusions?
Lost Illusions runs 149 minutes (2h 29m).
Is Lost Illusions worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 574 votes, which places it #47 of 248 films released in 2021 in this index (top 81%) and #251 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Lost Illusions?
Lost Illusions was directed by Xavier Giannoli.
Who stars in Lost Illusions?
Benjamin Voisin as Lucien de Rubempré; Cécile de France as Louise de Bargeton; Vincent Lacoste as Étienne Lousteau; Xavier Dolan as Nathan d'Anastazio; Salomé Dewaels as Coralie; Jeanne Balibar as Marquise d'Espard.
Where can I watch the trailer for Lost Illusions?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/13681.

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