“This coming-of-age story takes us from laughter to tears with irresistible tenderness.”
MARIE CLAIRE

Paris suburbs, 1985. Almost thirteen, Vincent is caught between childhood and adolescence, growing up with a distant older brother and parents who seem to disagree about everything. As friendships deepen and first love awakens, he begins questioning identity, religion, desire and his place in the world. Amid family arguments and everyday discoveries, Vincent gradually realises that the adults around him may be just as uncertain as he is.

Just an Illusion (Juste une illusion) is a warm and humorous coming-of-age comedy-drama about the confusing, exhilarating moment when childhood gives way to adolescence. Written and directed by Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano, the duo behind The Intouchables and The Sense of Wonder (Le Sens de la fête), it stars Simon Boublil, Louis Garrel, Camille Cottin and Pierre Lottin. Drawing on the filmmakers’ youth, the film recreates the music, fashions and everyday life of the 1980s while exploring the family tensions and first emotions that speak across generations. A tender journey through growing pains, shared memories and the hope of finding your own way.

116 mins.