The Rays and Shadows(2026)
Les Rayons et les Ombres
The Rays and Shadows Synopsis
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.
The Rays and Shadows (2026) is a drama and history film directed by Xavier Giannoli, released on March 18, 2026 with a runtime of 3h 19m. It stars Jean Dujardin, Nastya Golubeva Carax, August Diehl and Olivier Chantreau. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 110 ratings.
- Director:
- Xavier Giannoli
- Writers:
- Xavier Giannoli, Jacques Fieschi, Patrick Godeau
- Producers:
- Patrick Godeau, Olivier Delbosc, Sidonie Dumas
- Cinematographer:
- Christophe Beaucarne
- Composer:
- Guillaume Roussel
- Production:
- Curiosa Films, Waiting for Cinéma, France 3 Cinéma, Gaumont
- Budget:
- $35,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Rays and Shadows Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Lucile Vignolles
as Suzanne de Bruyker
Chloé Astor
as Françoise Luchaire
Vincent Colombe
as Guy Crouzet
Maria Cavalier-Bazan
as Eva
Valeriu Andriuță
as Léonide Moguy
François de Brauer
as Pierre Labarrière
- Meherio Patoux
Meherio Patoux
as Corinne Luchaire (enfant)
Key crew
Directed by Xavier Giannoli, written by Xavier Giannoli, Jacques Fieschi and Patrick Godeau, produced by Patrick Godeau, Olivier Delbosc and Sidonie Dumas.
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The Rays and Shadows Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 110 ratings.
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The Rays and Shadows – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rays and Shadows online?
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The Rays and Shadows (2026) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Sooner and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Rays and Shadows?
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The main cast of The Rays and Shadows (2026) includes Jean Dujardin, Nastya Golubeva Carax, August Diehl, Olivier Chantreau and Anna Próchniak. The film was directed by Xavier Giannoli. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rays and Shadows released?
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The Rays and Shadows was released on March 18, 2026 and runs for 3h 19m.
Is The Rays and Shadows worth watching?
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The Rays and Shadows (2026) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 110 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.