Lost Illusions (2021 film)
Lost Illusions (French: Comédie humaine) is an upcoming 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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| Country | France |
| Language | French |
| Budget | $17.5 million[1] |
It is scheduled to be released in France on 20 October 2021, by Gaumont. [2]
Cast
- Benjamin Voisin as Lucien de Rubempré
- Xavier Dolan as Raoul Nathan
- Vincent Lacoste
- Cécile de France
- Gérard Depardieu
- Jeanne Balibar
- André Marcon
- Jean-François Stévenin
- Louis-Do de Lencquesaing
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.[3] Principal photography began in July 2019.[4]
References
- 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.
- Lemercier, Fabien (28 January 2021). "Filming to wrap imminently on Claire Denis' Fire". CineEuropa. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- 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.