Just an Illusion
A comedy about that period of childhood when the hope of changing the world was not “just an illusion”...
1985.Vincent, almost 13, lives in the suburbs of Paris in a middle-class family, between a distant older brother and parents in constant conflict.Although he is no longer a child and not yet an adult, the film follows his reflections and doubts about identity, friendship, family, and his questions about religion, desire, and love.
- Director
- Olivier Nakache
Who's in it
Cast
The billed ensemble, with character names. Open any performer for their Nutevio filmography.
12 billed performers
Story overview
What It's About
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1985. Vincent, almost 13, lives in the suburbs of Paris in a middle-class family, between a distant older brother and parents in constant conflict. Although he is no longer a child and not yet an adult, the film follows his reflections and doubts about identity, friendship, family, and his questions about religion, desire, and love.
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- Release date
- Apr 15, 2026
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
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- Language
- French
- Country
- France
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