Synopsis
In 1821, Lucien de Rubempré arrives in Paris as a sensitive, and idealistic young poet determined to write a reputation-making novel. Instead, he finds himself swept into journalism, whose influence and reach is booming with the help of the printing press, widely available of late. Under the mentorship of cynical editor Étienne Lousteau, Lucien agrees to write rave theater reviews for bribes, achieving material success at the expense of his conscience. With this sweeping adaptation of one of Balzac’s greatest novels, Xavier Giannoli crafts a contemporary tale of corruption amidst an early form of “fake news”.
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Movie Details
Australia Releases: | June 23rd, 2022 (Wide), released as Lost Illusions |
Video Release: | August 16th, 2022 by Music Box Films Video |
Running Time: | 149 minutes |
Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
Genre: | Drama |
Production Method: | Live Action |
Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
Production Countries: | Belgium, France |
Languages: | Italian |