Lost Illusions
2021, French. Directed by Xavier Giannoli.
Criticism is easy, and art is difficult
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Lost Illusions is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Brew, and OVID in India.
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Cast & crew
- Xavier GiannoliDirector
- Benjamin VoisinLucien de Rubempré
- Cécile de FranceLouise de Bargeton
- Vincent LacosteÉtienne Lousteau
- Xavier DolanNathan d'Anastazio
- Salomé DewaelsCoralie
- Jeanne BalibarMarquise d'Espard
- André MarconBaron du Châtelet
- Louis-Do de LencquesaingFinot
- Gérard DepardieuDauriat
- Jean-François StéveninSingali
- Alexis BarbosaNobleman
- Arnaud de MontlivaultThe Pathetic Customer
Details
- Released
- 20 October 2021
- Original title
- Illusions perdues
- Country
- Belgium, France
- Written by
- Yves Stavrides
- Budget
- $21M
- Box office
- $8.6M
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What Lost Illusions is based on
Lost Illusions is based on Illusions perdues, an 1837 novel by Honoré de Balzac.
Novel · 1837
Illusions perdues
By Honoré de Balzac
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Lost Illusions: quick answers
Is Lost Illusions worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 581 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Lost Illusions?
Lost Illusions runs 149 minutes (2h 29m).
Does Lost Illusions have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Lost Illusions. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Lost Illusions parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Lost Illusions yet.
Which OTT platform is Lost Illusions on?
Lost Illusions is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Brew, and OVID in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lost Illusions?
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Who directed Lost Illusions?
Lost Illusions (2021) was directed by Xavier Giannoli and stars Benjamin Voisin, Cécile de France, Vincent Lacoste.
What is Lost Illusions based on?
Lost Illusions is based on Illusions perdues, an 1837 novel by Honoré de Balzac.