Juste une illusion

A comedy about that period of childhood when the hope of changing the world was not “just an illusion”...

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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.

Released: Apr 15, 2026

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Louis Garrel

Yves Dayan

Camille Cottin

Sandrine Dayan

Simon Boublil

Vincent Dayan

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