The Rays and Shadows
2026, French. Directed by Xavier Giannoli.
Jean and Otto, a French newspaperman and a young German Francophile, are fighting for peace in Europe. Jean’s daughter, Corinne, is launching a brilliant acting career in the film world, but war breaks out and France is occupied. The two friends have a major role to play in this new France. Jean becomes a big press baron and an ardent advocate of collaboration with the occupying forces, while Otto becomes the Reich’s ambassador in Paris. Corinne, meanwhile, finds herself thrown into the lion’s pit.
- Runtime
- 3h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Xavier GiannoliDirector
- Jean DujardinJean Luchaire
- Nastya Golubeva CaraxCorinne Luchaire
- August DiehlOtto Abetz
- Olivier ChantreauGuy de Voisins
- Anna PróchniakLydia Rogers
- Lucile VignollesSuzanne de Bruyker
- Chloé AstorFrançoise Luchaire
- Vincent ColombeGuy Crouzet
- Maria Cavalier-BazanEva
- Valeriu AndriuțăLéonide Moguy
- François de BrauerPierre Labarrière
- Meherio PatouxCorinne Luchaire (enfant)
Details
- Released
- 18 March 2026
- Original title
- Les Rayons et les Ombres
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Xavier Giannoli, Jacques Fieschi, Patrick Godeau
- Budget
- $35M
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The Rays and Shadows: quick answers
Is The Rays and Shadows worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 145 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Rays and Shadows?
The Rays and Shadows runs 199 minutes (3h 19m).
Does The Rays and Shadows have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Rays and Shadows on?
The Rays and Shadows isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 March 2026. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
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If you liked The Rays and Shadows, try A Man of His Time, The Money Maker, A Place for Her.
Who directed The Rays and Shadows?
The Rays and Shadows (2026) was directed by Xavier Giannoli and stars Jean Dujardin, Nastya Golubeva Carax, August Diehl.