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