Winner of seven César awards
FRANCE / DRAMA 2021 / 149 MINS / M
Directed by: Xavier Giannoli
Starring: Benjamin Voisin, Xavier Dolan, Vincent Lacoste, Salomé Dewaels, Cécile De France
Based on Balzac's classic novel, its 1821 and Lucien is a young, poor unknown poet in 19th century France. He is highly ambitious, has high expectations and wants to forge a destiny for himself. He leaves the family printing business in his native province to try his luck in Paris on the arm of his protector. Soon left to his own devices in the fabulous city, the young man will discover the backstage of a world dedicated to the law of profit and pretense . A human comedy where everything is bought and sold He will love, he will suffer and survive his illusions.