Lost Illusions (2021 film)
Lost Illusions (French: Illusions perdues, working title: Comédie humaine) is a 2021 French drama film directed by Xavier Giannoli, from a screenplay by Giannoli and Jacques Fieschi, based upon Illusions perdues by Honoré de Balzac. It stars Benjamin Voisin, Xavier Dolan, Vincent Lacoste, Cécile de France, Gérard Depardieu and Jeanne Balibar.
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| Directed by | Xavier Giannoli |
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| Based on | Illusions perdues by Honoré de Balzac |
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| Cinematography | Christophe Beaucarne |
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| Distributed by | Gaumont |
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Running time | 141 minutes[1] |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
| Budget | $17.5 million[2] |
It had its world premiere at the 78th Venice Film Festival on 5 September 2021.[3] It is released in France on 20 October 2021, by Gaumont.[4] The film received fifteen nominations at the 47th César Awards, winning in seven categories, including Best Film, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Supporting Actor for Lacoste, and Most Promising Actor for Voisin.[5]
Cast
- Benjamin Voisin as Lucien de Rubempré
- Xavier Dolan as Raoul Nathan
- Vincent Lacoste as Étienne Lousteau
- Cécile de France as Marie-Louise-Anaïs de Bargeton
- Gérard Depardieu as Dauriat
- Jeanne Balibar
- André Marcon
- Jean-François Stévenin
- Louis-Do de Lencquesaing
- Salomé Dewaels
Production
In September 2019, it was announced Benjamin Voisin, Xavier Dolan, Vincent Lacoste, Cécile de France, Gérard Depardieu, Jeanne Balibar, André Marcon, Jean-François Stévenin and Louis-Do de Lencquesaing had joined the cast of the film, with Xavier Giannoli directing from a screenplay by himself and Jacques Fieschi, based upon the novel Illusions perdues by Honoré de Balzac.[6] Principal photography began in July 2019.[7]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, which categorizes reviews only as positive or negative, 71% of 7 reviews are positive.[8]
References
- "Lost Illusions". Venice Film Festival. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- Keslassy, Elsa (7 November 2019). "Gaumont Bows Sales on Xavier Giannoli's Adaptation of Balzac's Masterpiece 'Lost Illusions' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
- Vivarelli, Nick (July 26, 2021). "Venice Film Festival Full Lineup Unveiled – Live Updates". Variety. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- Lemercier, Fabien (28 January 2021). "Filming to wrap imminently on Claire Denis' Fire". CineEuropa. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- Keslassy, Elsa (25 February 2022). "'Lost Illusions' and 'Annette' Lead France's Cesar Awards — Full Winners List". Variety. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- Lemercier, Fabian (3 September 2019). "Gaumont touting Xavier Giannoli's Lost Illusions". CineEuropa. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
- Triches, Lisa (3 September 2019). "Avec "Comédie humaine", Xavier Giannoli tourne une adaptation des "Illusions perdues" de Balzac". Les Inrockuptibles. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
- "LOST ILLUSIONS". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
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