Director Xavier Giannoli explores the darkness and shadows of Nazi occupation
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Director Xavier Giannoli explores the darkness and shadows of Nazi occupation

12:06 Mar 18, 2026
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French director Xavier Giannoli's latest film sees Jean Dujardin embody the moral slide from pacifism to collaboration, as the Academy Award-winning actor helms the historical drama "Les Rayons et les Ombres". Film critic Manon Kerjean tells us why the complexity of its characters gives the film a powerful sense of nuance and why – at over three hours long – it's still a compelling watch.
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