Just an Illusion

Northeast US Premiere

Directed by Oliver Nakache & Eric Toledano
Narrative Feature | France | NR | 2026 | 119 min | French and Italian with English Subtitles

A hilarious and warm-hearted Jewish coming-of-age story from acclaimed directing duo Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache. Paris, 1985. Vincent (Simon Boublil) is an awkward 12-year-old French-Jewish teenager living in the dull Parisian suburbs. His parents Yves (Louis Garrel) and Sandrine (the wonderful Camille Cottin) spend most of their time arguing with each other, whilst his super cool older brother Arnaud (Alexis Rosenstiehl) is a constant menace. As Vincent struggles to make sense of life, love, and his North African Jewish identity, he quickly learns that the grown-ups don’t have any of the answers he’s seeking either.

“I can’t remember the last time I felt so sorry when a film ended…genuinely moving, as well as very funny.” – Jerusalem Post