# The Rays and Shadows (2026)

> A father and daughter caught between celebrity, influence, and conscience navigate the moral peril of occupied France.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7335997

## Facts

- Runtime: 199 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Xavier Giannoli
- Cast: Jean Dujardin, Nastya Golubeva Carax, August Diehl, Olivier Chantreau, Anna Próchniak, Lucile Vignolles, Chloé Astor, Vincent Colombe
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36187539/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, serious, morally tense, historical drama night, arthouse film evening

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