Lost Illusions
Illusions perdues
“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.
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Official U.S. TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-02
Top Cast
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Benjamin Voisin
Lucien de Rubempré
Cécile de France
Louise de Bargeton
Vincent Lacoste
Étienne Lousteau
Xavier Dolan
Nathan d'Anastazio
Salomé Dewaels
Coralie
Jeanne Balibar
Marquise d'Espard
André Marcon
Baron du Châtelet
Louis-Do de Lencquesaing
Finot
Gérard Depardieu
Dauriat
Jean-François Stévenin
Singali
Alexis Barbosa
Nobleman
Arnaud de Montlivault
The Pathetic Customer
Saïd Amadis
Matifat
Édouard Michelon
Henri de Marsay
Raphael Magnabosco
Antiochus
Maryne Bertieaux
Ève
Michèle Clément
Bourgeoise
Manon Crépel
A Passerby
Release History & Theatrical Window
Canal+
Festival / Special Debut
July 28, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.41x
-$12.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Xavier Giannoli
- Screenplay & Story
- Xavier Giannoli, Yves Stavrides, Jacques Fieschi, Honoré de Balzac
- Original Title
- Illusions perdues
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Production Budget
- $20.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.6M
- Production Studios
- Curiosa Films, France 3 Cinéma, Pictanovo, uMedia, Gaumont, Gabriel Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Xavier Giannoli
Xavier Giannoli, Yves Stavrides, Jacques Fieschi, Honoré de Balzac
Christophe Beaucarne
Cyril Nakache
Sidonie Dumas, Christine de Jekel, Olivier Delbosc
Department Leadership Roster
Sidonie Dumas
Producer
Yves Stavrides
Writer
Cyril Nakache
Editor
Pierre-Jean Larroque
Costume Design
Riton Dupire-Clément
Production Design
Xavier Giannoli
Director
Olivier Delbosc
Producer
Christophe Beaucarne
Director of Photography
Arnaud Fouquet
Visual Effects Supervisor
Julien Meesters
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lost Illusions
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What is Lost Illusions about?
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.
Who directed Lost Illusions?
Lost Illusions was directed by Xavier Giannoli.
Who stars in Lost Illusions?
The principal cast of Lost Illusions includes Benjamin Voisin, Cécile de France, Vincent Lacoste, Xavier Dolan, Salomé Dewaels.
When was Lost Illusions released and how long is it?
Lost Illusions was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 29m.
What was the box office and production budget of Lost Illusions?
Lost Illusions had a reported production budget of $20.8M and grossed $8.6M at the worldwide box office (0.41 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Is Lost Illusions based on a book or true story?
Lost Illusions is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Honoré de Balzac".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lost Illusions?
Lost Illusions holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).