French film show: Sweet nostalgia in 1980s coming-of-age story 'Just an Illusion'

About this episode

Film critic Manon Kerjean discusses the deeper themes and nostalgic elements of the film 'Just an Illusion'.

Film critic Manon Kerjean tells us why "Just an Illusion" is more than just a tender study of young teenagers' first love, and how its retro décor and timely themes add weight to a family dynamic with Camille Cottin and Louis Garrel taking on parental roles.

People in this episode

Guest: Manon Kerjean

Topics covered

• film critique
• coming-of-age
• 1980s nostalgia
• first love
• family dynamics

Keywords

• Just an Illusion
• film critique
• 1980s
• first love
• Camille Cottin
• Louis Garrel

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Books & works: Just an Illusion

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