
Madame Bovary(1991)
In 19th-century France, doctor's wife Emma Bovary seeks to escape her dull provincial life through various extramarital affairs and extravagant spending, leading to tragic consequences.


“Criticism is easy, and art is difficult”
Lucien de Rubempré, a young, lower-class poet, leaves his family's printing house for Paris. Soon, he learns the dark side of the arts business as he tries to stay true to his dreams.

Benjamin Voisin
Lucien de Rubempré

Cécile de France
Louise de Bargeton

Vincent Lacoste
Étienne Lousteau

Xavier Dolan
Nathan d'Anastazio

Salomé Dewaels
Coralie

Jeanne Balibar
Marquise d'Espard

André Marcon
Baron du Châtelet

Louis-Do de Lencquesaing
Finot

Gérard Depardieu
Dauriat

Jean-François Stévenin
Singali
Lost Illusions is a drama, romance, history film released in 2021 exploring themes of paris, france, based on novel or book, poet, 19th century, 1840s, theatre. Directed by Xavier Giannoli, it stars Benjamin Voisin, Cécile de France, Vincent Lacoste. Lucien de Rubempré, a young, lower-class poet, leaves his family's printing house for Paris. Soon, he learns the dark side of the arts business as he tries to stay true to his dreams.
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