Just an Illusion (2026)

7.4/10 • 116 min • Comedy Drama

Overview

1985. Vincent, almost 13, lives in the suburbs of Paris in a middle-class family, between a distant older brother and parents in constant conflict. Although he is no longer a child and not yet an adult, the film follows his reflections and doubts about identity, friendship, family, and his questions about religion, desire, and love.

Cast

Louis Garrel

Yves Dayan

Camille Cottin

Sandrine Dayan

Simon Boublil

Vincent Dayan

Alexis Rosenstiehl

Arnaud Dayan

Pierre Lottin

Étienne Berger

Jeanne Lamartine

Anne-Karine

Rony Kramer

Monsieur Abourmad

Giorgia Sinicorni

Madame Bernini

Augusto Fornari

Monsieur Bernini

Ragnar Le Breton

Prof de judo

David Ayala

Le vendeur du magasin de vêtements

Adèle Jayle

Madame Duchesnais

Elise Luguern

Superviseur musical

Demba Diaw

Oussman

François Raison

Jacques Duchesnay

Agnès Boury

Nicole, la gérante du vidéo-club

Djibril Yoni

Vendeur Lucky Look

Serpentine Teyssier

Mme Dubois, la directrice du collège

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