Illusions perdues [DVD]

Lucien is a young unknown poet from 19th century France. He has high hopes and wants to shape his destiny. He leaves the family printing press in his hometown to try his luck in Paris. He is soon abandoned and will have to fend for himself. In this fabulous city, the young man will discover what happens behind the scenes in this world dedicated to the law of money and false appearances. A human comedy where everything can be bought or sold, literary success like the press, politics like feelings, reputations like souls. Lucien will love, suffer and survive his illusions. Winner of 7 César awards, including Best Film. Spectacular adaptation of the acclaimed classic of French literature by Honoré de Balzac. From the director of “Madame Marguerite”. Starring Benjamin Voisin (“Summer of '85”), Cécile de France (“Remove My Doubts”), Vincent Lacoste (“Live Fast, Love Slow”), Xavier Dolan (“Mommy”) and Oscar® nominee Gérard Depardieu (“Cyrano de Bergerac”).