The Rays and Shadows(2026)
Overview
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
Studio
Curiosa Films
Budget
$35M
Cast
Jean Dujardin
as Jean Luchaire
Nastya Golubeva Carax
as Corinne Luchaire
August Diehl
as Otto Abetz
Olivier Chantreau
as Guy de Voisins
Anna Próchniak
as Lydia Rogers
Lucile Vignolles
as Suzanne de Bruyker
Chloé Astor
as Françoise Luchaire
Vincent Colombe
as Guy Crouzet
Maria Cavalier-Bazan
as Eva
Valeriu Andriuță
as Léonide Moguy
François de Brauer
as Pierre Labarrière
Meherio Patoux
as Corinne Luchaire (enfant)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2026
Runtime
3h 19m
Language
French
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$35M
Production Companies
Curiosa Films • Waiting for Cinéma • France 3 Cinéma
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rays and Shadows?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Rays and Shadows (2026).
What is The Rays and Shadows about?▼
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.
Who directed The Rays and Shadows?▼
The Rays and Shadows was directed by Xavier Giannoli and released in 2026. It is a drama, history, family film.
How long is The Rays and Shadows?▼
The Rays and Shadows has a runtime of 3 hours and 19 minutes (199 minutes total).
Who stars in The Rays and Shadows?▼
The cast of The Rays and Shadows includes Jean Dujardin as Jean Luchaire, Nastya Golubeva Carax as Corinne Luchaire, August Diehl as Otto Abetz, Olivier Chantreau as Guy de Voisins, Anna Próchniak as Lydia Rogers and more.
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