The Rays and Shadows (2026)
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.
Director: Xavier Giannoli
Writers: Xavier Giannoli, Jacques Fieschi, Patrick Godeau
Stars: Jean Dujardin, Nastya Golubeva Carax, August Diehl, Olivier Chantreau
The Rays and Shadows is a 2026 French Drama/History film directed by Xavier Giannoli, starring Jean Dujardin, Nastya Golubeva Carax, August Diehl, Olivier Chantreau. It runs 3h 19m The film holds a 7.5/10 rating from 118 votes on TMDB.
Cast
Jean Dujardin
Jean Luchaire
Nastya Golubeva Carax
Corinne Luchaire
August Diehl
Otto Abetz
Olivier Chantreau
Guy de Voisins
Anna Próchniak
Lydia Rogers
Lucile Vignolles
Suzanne de Bruyker
Chloé Astor
Françoise Luchaire
Vincent Colombe
Guy Crouzet
Maria Cavalier-Bazan
Eva
Valeriu Andriuță
Léonide Moguy
François de Brauer
Pierre Labarrière
Meherio Patoux
Corinne Luchaire (enfant)
Details
| Release Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Original Language | French |
| Original Title | Les Rayons et les Ombres |
| Also Known As | Jean et Corinne Luchaire, Rays and Shadows, Лъчите и сенките |
| Runtime | 3h 19m |
| Production | Curiosa Films, Waiting for Cinéma, France 3 Cinéma |
| IMDb ID | tt36187539 |
| TMDB ID | 1318335 |
