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The Rays and Shadows

First aired on Mar 18, 2026

Runtime: 195 mins

80%

Genres: Drama, History

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.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Jean Dujardin | Jean Luchaire
Nastya Golubeva Carax | Corinne Luchaire
August Diehl | Otto Abetz
Chloé Astor | Françoise
Nicolas Avinée | Philippe
Giorgia Sinicorni | Delphine
Featured Crew
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Xavier Giannoli | Director
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Xavier Giannoli | Screenplay
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Riton Dupire-Clément | Production Design
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Théo Lorente | Set Runner
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Cecilia Rose | Production Manager
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Léo Bourdon | Second Assistant Director