Just an Illusion

Éric Toledano
2026-04-15

A comedy about that period of childhood when the hope of changing the world was not “just an illusion”...
7.335
116 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Louis Garrel Yves Dayan Unowned
Camille Cottin Sandrine Dayan Hangin with Mr. Cooper
Simon Boublil Vincent Dayan Unowned
Alexis Rosenstiehl Arnaud Dayan Unowned
Pierre Lottin Étienne Berger Unowned
Jeanne Lamartine Anne-Karine Unowned
Rony Kramer Monsieur Abourmad Unowned
Giorgia Sinicorni Madame Bernini Unowned
Augusto Fornari Monsieur Bernini Unowned
Ragnar Le Breton Prof de judo Unowned
David Ayala Le vendeur du magasin de vêtements Unowned
Adèle Jayle Madame Duchesnais Unowned
Elise Luguern Superviseur musical Unowned
Lilian Wallet Thierry Unowned
Samuel Maïmoun Nino Bernini Unowned
Demba Diaw Oussman Unowned
François Raison Jacques Duchesnay Unowned
Agnès Boury Nicole, la gérante du vidéo-club Unowned
Djibril Yoni Vendeur Lucky Look Unowned
Serpentine Teyssier Mme Dubois, la directrice du collège Unowned
Armand Eloi M. Laugier Unowned
Melvil Hart Brune Baptiste Duchesnay Unowned
Sidonie Laurens Secrétaire Secanez Unowned
Jean Rabasse Chauffeur Rolls 'La ruée vers Laure' Unowned
Camille-François Nicol Mannequin Chevignon Unowned
Olivier Nakache Alban dans 'La ruée vers Laure' (uncredited) Unowned
Éric Toledano Gino dans 'La ruée vers Laure' (uncredited) Unowned