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The Rays and Shadows (2026)

Original title: Les Rayons et les Ombres

2026-03-18 · 3h 19m · FR
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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.

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Xavier GiannoliDirector

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Jean DujardinJean DujardinJean LuchaireNastya Golubeva CaraxNastya Golubeva CaraxCorinne LuchaireAugust DiehlAugust DiehlOtto AbetzOlivier ChantreauOlivier ChantreauGuy de VoisinsAnna PróchniakAnna PróchniakLydia RogersLucile VignollesLucile VignollesSuzanne de BruykerChloé AstorChloé AstorFrançoise LuchaireVincent ColombeVincent ColombeGuy CrouzetMaria Cavalier-BazanMaria Cavalier-BazanEvaValeriu AndriuțăValeriu AndriuțăLéonide MoguyFrançois de BrauerFrançois de BrauerPierre LabarrièreMeherio PatouxMeherio PatouxCorinne Luchaire (enfant)

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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.

How long is The Rays and Shadows?

The Rays and Shadows has a runtime of 199 minutes.