Juste une illusion
- Comedy
- Drama
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.
Just an Illusion is a French coming-of-age drama-comedy following Vincent, an almost-13-year-old navigating the awkward space between childhood and adolescence in 1985 suburban Paris. Released April 15, 2026, the film captures his reflections on identity, friendship, family conflict, and the big questions of growing up—religion, desire, and love.
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Louis GarrelYves Dayan
Camille CottinSandrine Dayan
Simon BoublilVincent Dayan
Alexis RosenstiehlArnaud Dayan
Pierre LottinÉtienne Berger
Jeanne LamartineAnne-Karine
Rony KramerMonsieur Abourmad
Giorgia SinicorniMadame Bernini
Augusto FornariMonsieur Bernini
Ragnar Le BretonProf de judo
David AyalaLe vendeur du magasin de vêtements
Adèle JayleMadame Duchesnais
Elise LuguernSuperviseur musical
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When does Just an Illusion come out?
Just an Illusion releases on April 15, 2026.
What is Just an Illusion about?
The film follows Vincent, nearly 13 years old, living in the suburbs of Paris with his distant older brother and parents in constant conflict. It explores his doubts and reflections on identity, friendship, family dynamics, religion, desire, and love during the formative transition between childhood and adulthood.
What is the setting and time period?
Just an Illusion is set in 1985 in the middle-class suburbs of Paris, France.
What genres does Just an Illusion blend?
The film combines comedy and drama to explore its coming-of-age themes.
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