Xavier Giannoli's Film 'Les Rayons et les Ombres' Examines Collaborator Jean Luchaire

Director Xavier Giannoli has released a new film titled 'Les Rayons et les Ombres,' which explores the life of journalist Jean Luchaire, a French collaborator during World War II. The film features Jean Dujardin portraying Luchaire and runs for three hours and fifteen minutes. Set in the 1930s and wartime period, it depicts Luchaire's transformation from pacifist to collaborator as he leads the newspaper Les Temps nouveaux and aligns with German occupiers. The film premiered on March 17, 2026, and has been noted for its bold approach to historical themes.