Just an Illusion
Juste une illusion
Synopsis
In 1985 suburban Paris, 12-year-old Vincent lives with his distant older brother and quarrelling parents. Amid laughter and unease, he navigates friendship and first love, while beginning to confront the adult world.
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Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-17
Top Cast
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Louis Garrel
Yves Dayan
Camille Cottin
Sandrine Dayan
Simon Boublil
Vincent Dayan
Alexis Rosenstiehl
Arnaud Dayan
Pierre Lottin
Étienne Berger
Jeanne Lamartine
Anne-Karine
Rony Kramer
Monsieur Abourmad
Giorgia Sinicorni
Madame Bernini
Augusto Fornari
Monsieur Bernini
Ragnar Le Breton
Prof de judo
David Ayala
Le vendeur du magasin de vêtements
Adèle Jayle
Madame Duchesnais
Elise Luguern
Superviseur musical
Lilian Wallet
Thierry
Samuel Maïmoun
Nino Bernini
Demba Diaw
Oussman
François Raison
Jacques Duchesnay
Agnès Boury
Nicole, la gérante du vidéo-club
Release History & Theatrical Window
Jewish International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 19, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano
- Screenplay & Story
- Éric Toledano, Olivier Nakache
- Original Title
- Juste une illusion
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, Italian, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.7M
- Production Studios
- Quad Films, Ten Films, Gaumont, TF1 Films Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano
Éric Toledano, Olivier Nakache
Augustin Barbaroux
Dorian Rigal-Ansous
Nicolas Duval Adassovsky, Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano, Hervé Ruet
Department Leadership Roster
Olivier Nakache
Director
Éric Toledano
Director
Éric Toledano
Screenplay
Olivier Nakache
Screenplay
Nicolas Duval Adassovsky
Producer
Olivier Nakache
Producer
Éric Toledano
Producer
Augustin Barbaroux
Director of Photography
Jean Rabasse
Production Design
Dorian Rigal-Ansous
Editor
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What is Just an Illusion about?
In 1985 suburban Paris, 12-year-old Vincent lives with his distant older brother and quarrelling parents. Amid laughter and unease, he navigates friendship and first love, while beginning to confront the adult world.
Who directed Just an Illusion?
Just an Illusion was directed by Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano.
Who stars in Just an Illusion?
The principal cast of Just an Illusion includes Louis Garrel, Camille Cottin, Simon Boublil, Alexis Rosenstiehl, Pierre Lottin.
When was Just an Illusion released and how long is it?
Just an Illusion was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
How much did Just an Illusion make at the box office?
Just an Illusion grossed $15.7M in worldwide ticket sales.