Les Rayons et les Ombres (2026): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2026, Les Rayons et les Ombres is a drama, historie and familie film directed by Xavier Giannoli, running about 199 minutes.

What it’s 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’s in it. Les Rayons et les Ombres stars Jean Dujardin as Jean Luchaire, Nastya Golubeva Carax as Corinne Luchaire, August Diehl as Otto Abetz and Olivier Chantreau as Guy de Voisins, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Les Rayons et les Ombres has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Les Rayons et les Ombres page.

If you liked it. Fans of Les Rayons et les Ombres tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.