Just an Illusion

Set in a Paris suburb in 1985, this comedy drama follows a twelve-year-old boy named Vincent. While living with parents who frequently argue and an older brother who remains distant, Vincent navigates the transition from childhood to adolescence. He experiences the challenges of first love and friendship while questioning the nature of identity, family, and religion, eventually realizing that the adults in his life do not have all the answers.

The film was co-directed by Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano, who also co-wrote the screenplay. It is the seventh project they have directed together, following Those Happy Days, The Intouchables, Samba, C'est la vie!, The Specials, and A Difficult Year. The cast features Simon Boublil in the lead role, alongside Louis Garrel, Camille Cottin, and Alexis Rosenstiehl.

Released in April 2026, the production was supported by companies including Gaumont and TF1 Films Production. It earned 16 million USD at the worldwide box office. The film currently holds a rating of 7.3/10 on TMDB based on 208 votes.