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The Rays and Shadows
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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The Rays and Shadows was released March 18, 2026. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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Cast
Jean DujardinJean Luchaire
Nastya Golubeva CaraxCorinne Luchaire
August DiehlOtto Abetz
Olivier ChantreauGuy de Voisins
Anna PróchniakLydia Rogers
Lucile VignollesSuzanne de Bruyker
Chloé AstorFrançoise Luchaire
Vincent ColombeGuy CrouzetCredits
- Directed by
- Xavier Giannoli
- Written by
- Jacques Fieschi, Patrick Godeau, Xavier Giannoli, Yves Stavrides
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- French
- Original title
- Les Rayons et les Ombres
- Budget
- $35M
Production
Curiosa FilmsFrance- Waiting for CinémaFrance
France 3 CinémaFrance
GaumontFrance