The Rays and Shadows 7.5

The Rays and Shadows · 2026

The Rays and Shadows (2026) is a Drama / History / Family film directed by Xavier Giannoli, starring Jean Dujardin, Nastya Golubeva Carax, August Diehl.

DramaHistoryFamily

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.

Cast

Jean Dujardin, Nastya Golubeva Carax, August Diehl, Olivier Chantreau, Anna Próchniak, Lucile Vignolles, Chloé Astor, Vincent Colombe

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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.

When was "The Rays and Shadows" released?

The Rays and Shadows was released in 2026.

Who stars in "The Rays and Shadows"?

The cast includes Jean Dujardin, Nastya Golubeva Carax, August Diehl, Olivier Chantreau.