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MFFC: ILLUSIONS PERDUES (15)
February 18th 3:00 pm
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MALVERN FRENCH FILM CENTRE 2023/24 SEASON
ILLUSIONS PERDUES 2021 (15) – colour 144 mins (drama/romance) Xavier Giannoli
In 1821, Lucien arrives in Paris as an idealistic young poet determined to write a reputation-making novel. Instead, he finds himself swept into journalism, booming with the help of the new printing press.Under the mentorship of a cynical editor he agrees to write rave theatre reviews for bribes, achieving success at the expense of his conscience. A sweeping adaptation of Balzac’s great novel.
Lumière Awards 2022: Winner best screenplay Xavier Giannoli