The Rays and Shadows (2026)
Original title: Les rayons et les ombres
The Rays and Shadows is a 2026 French-language drama movie directed by Xavier Giannoli, with a running time of 3h 19m. It stars Jean Dujardin, Nastya Golubeva Carax and August Diehl.
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.
Quick answers
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 on 18 March 2026.
How long is The Rays and Shadows?
The Rays and Shadows runs 3h 19m.
Who made The Rays and Shadows?
The Rays and Shadows was directed by Xavier Giannoli.
Cast
- Jean Dujardin as Jean Luchaire
- Nastya Golubeva Carax as Corinne Luchaire
- August Diehl as Otto Abetz
- Olivier Chantreau as Guy de Voisins
- Anna Próchniak as Lydia Rogers
- Lucile Vignolles as Suzanne de Bruyker
- Chloé Astor as Françoise Luchaire
- Vincent Colombe as Guy Crouzet
- Maria Cavalier-Bazan as Eva
- Valeriu Andriuță as Léonide Moguy
- François de Brauer as Pierre Labarrière
- Meherio Patoux as Corinne Luchaire (enfant)