Lost Illusions
Criticism is easy, and art is difficult
2021 | 149m | French
Popularity: 1 (history)
| Director: | Xavier Giannoli |
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| Writer: | Yves Stavrides, Honoré de Balzac, Jacques Fieschi |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Oct 20, 2021 |
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| Director: | Xavier Giannoli |
| Writer: | Yves Stavrides, Honoré de Balzac, Jacques Fieschi |
| Genres: | Drama, Romance, History |
| Keywords | paris, france, based on novel or book, poet, 19th century, 1840s, theatre, affair, 1830s, critical |
| Production Companies | Gaumont, France 3 Cinéma, uMedia, Pictanovo, Curiosa Films, Gabriel Inc. |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $8,600,000
Budget: $20,800,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Dec 09, 2025 Entered: Feb 24, 2025 |
![Film Clip [English Subtitles]](/extra_thumbs/GrxXsBCYBus.jpg)
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Arnaud Toussaint | A Passerby |
| Thibault Fraisse | Nobleman at Cafe |
| Candice Bouchet | Florine |
| Jean-Marie Frin | Camusot |
| Isabelle De Hertogh | Bérénice |
| Estelle Baldassin | Prostitute of the Louvre Gardens |
| Sandrine Molaro | The Landlady |
| Benoît Tachoires | The Director of Bas Rouge |
| Patrick Pessis | The Director of Bérénice |
| Jean-Paul Muel | Bargeton |
| Pierre Poirot | The Genealogist |
| Gaëlle Lebert | The Véfour Customer |
| Caroline Gaget | The Servant |
| Armand Eloi | The Opera Controller |
| Jean-Paul Bordes | The Director of "Réveil" |
| Julien Sibre | The Bas Rouge Gatekeeper |
| Éric Guého | The Argentinian |
| Capucine Daumas | The Lyrical Singer |
| Jérémie Bédrune | Editor of "Le Corsaire" |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| My Lan Nguyen Quang | Visual Effects |
| Agnes Demaegot | Set Decoration |
| Etienne Rohde | Supervising Art Director |
| Riwanon Le Beller | Additional Editing |
| Riton Dupire-Clément | Production Design |
| Cyril Nakache | Editor |
| Michaël Laguens | Casting |
| Xavier Giannoli | Dialogue, Scenario Writer, Director |
| Pierre-Jean Larroque | Costume Design |
| Yves Stavrides | Writer |
| Fathi El Aihar | Other |
| Bruno Via | Art Direction |
| Honoré de Balzac | Novel |
| Christophe Beaucarne | Director of Photography |
| Jacques Fieschi | Adaptation |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Sylvain Goldberg | Co-Producer |
| Cédric Iland | Co-Producer |
| Olivier Delbosc | Producer |
| Sidonie Dumas | Producer |
| Christine de Jekel | Executive Producer |
| Emilien Bignon | Associate Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 19 | 26 | 13 |
| 2024 | 5 | 23 | 47 | 13 |
| 2024 | 6 | 18 | 27 | 10 |
| 2024 | 7 | 20 | 39 | 10 |
| 2024 | 8 | 15 | 20 | 10 |
| 2024 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 5 |
| 2024 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 6 |
| 2024 | 11 | 14 | 29 | 7 |
| 2024 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 8 |
| 2025 | 1 | 12 | 20 | 8 |
| 2025 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 618 | 814 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 579 | 691 |