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.
Key facts
- Released:
- 2026-03-18
- Runtime:
- 199 min
- Genres:
- Drama, History, Family
- Director:
- Xavier Giannoli
- Top cast:
- Jean Dujardin, Nastya Golubeva Carax, August Diehl, Olivier Chantreau, Anna Próchniak, Lucile Vignolles
- Original language:
- FR
- TMDB rating:
- 7.5/10 from 83 votes
- Bynge Score:
- 7.4/10