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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About The Rays and Shadows
The Rays and Shadows is a 2026 French-language drama, history and family film directed by Xavier Giannoli. The cast is led by Jean Dujardin, Nastya Golubeva Carax, August Diehl. It has a runtime of 3h 19m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 100 ratings.
The Rays and Shadows was produced by Curiosa Films, Waiting for Cinéma, and France 3 Cinéma and made in France. It was released on March 18, 2026.
- Director
- Xavier Giannoli
- Writers
- Xavier Giannoli, Jacques Fieschi, Patrick Godeau
- Release date
- March 18, 2026
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Budget
- $35 million
- Production
- Curiosa Films, Waiting for Cinéma, France 3 Cinéma
The Rays and Shadows cast & crew
The Rays and Shadows was directed by Xavier Giannoli and written by Xavier Giannoli, Jacques Fieschi, and Patrick Godeau.
The cast features 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, and Lucile Vignolles as Suzanne de Bruyker.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Guillaume Roussel, cinematography is by Christophe Beaucarne, and it was produced by Patrick Godeau and Olivier Delbosc.
Is The Rays and Shadows worth watching?
The Rays and Shadows holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 84 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 3h 19m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, history, and family, The Rays and Shadows is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Rays and Shadows
Jean Dujardin
Jean Luchaire
Nastya Golubeva Carax
Corinne Luchaire
August Diehl
Otto Abetz
Olivier Chantreau
Guy de Voisins
Anna Próchniak
Lydia Rogers
Lucile Vignolles
Suzanne de Bruyker
Chloé Astor
Françoise Luchaire
Vincent Colombe
Guy Crouzet
Maria Cavalier-Bazan
Eva
Valeriu Andriuță
Léonide Moguy
François de Brauer
Pierre Labarrière
Meherio Patoux
Corinne Luchaire (enfant)
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▸What language is The Rays and Shadows in?
The Rays and Shadows is originally in French, with audio tracks including French, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Rays and Shadows?
The Rays and Shadows runs 3 hours 19 minutes (199 minutes).
▸What is The Rays and Shadows rated?
It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 84 ratings.
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