The Rays and Shadows (2026)
Les Rayons et les Ombres
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Rays and Shadows
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | Canal+ | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Canal VOD, Sooner +6 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Canal VOD, Sooner +5 |
| Poland | Polsat Box Go | Player, Amazon Video, Rakuten TV, TVP +1 | Amazon Video, Rakuten TV, Pilot WP |
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What is The Rays and Shadows about?
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. The Rays and Shadows is a Drama, History movie, released on 2026-03-18, runtime 199 minutes.
Is The Rays and Shadows worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Rays and Shadows 7.4 out of 10 from 144 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Rays and Shadows?
In France, The Rays and Shadows streams on Canal+ and can be rented from Apple TV and Rakuten TV. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Xavier Giannoli
Cast
- Jean Dujardin as Jean Luchaire
- Nastya Golubeva Carax as Corinne Luchaire
- August Diehl as Otto Abetz
- Olivier Chantreau as Guy de Voisins
- Anna Próchniak as Lydia Rogers
- Lucile Vignolles as Suzanne de Bruyker
- Chloé Astor as Françoise Luchaire
- Vincent Colombe as Guy Crouzet
- Maria Cavalier-Bazan as Eva
- Valeriu Andriuță as Léonide Moguy
- François de Brauer as Pierre Labarrière
- Meherio Patoux as Corinne Luchaire (enfant)
Sources
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