Must fiction be faithful to history? Film director Xavier Giannoli and historian Tal Bruttmann discuss
- Posted on April 26, 2026
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Must fiction be faithful to history? Film director Xavier Giannoli and historian Tal Bruttmann discuss
Xavier Giannoli's latest film, 'Les Rayons et les Ombres,' is a critical and box office success. It has also sparked questions about its approach to the character of Jean Luchaire, a collaborator during World War II. Can a work of art take liberties with the facts, especially when dealing with such a sensitive period?
