The Child (2005) ( L'enfant )

The Child (2005) (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: L'enfant
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Cannes Film Festival
David Donatello Awards
European Film Awards
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
Dutch ( Subtitles )
English ( Subtitles )
French ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
French ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )

Product Origin/Format:
France ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
91 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.66:1)

Special Features:
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 2005 and produced in:
Belgium ( France, Benelux )
France ( France, Benelux )

Directed By:
Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Luc Dardenne

Written By:
Jean-Pierre Dardenne

Luc Dardenne

Actors:
Jérémie Renier ..... Bruno
Déborah François ..... Sonia
Jérémie Segard ..... Steve
Fabrizio Rongione ..... Jeune Bandit
Olivier Gourmet ..... Policier en civil
Anne Gerard ..... Commerçante
Bernard Marbaix ..... Commerçant
Jean-Claude Boniverd ..... Le Policier en civil
Frédéric Bodson ..... Bandit plus âgé
Marie-Rose Roland ..... Une infirmière
Leon Michaux ..... Policier Commissariat
Delphine Tomson ..... La fille aux cheveux rouges
Stéphane Marsin ..... Jeune Homme
Samuel De Ryck ..... Thomas
François Olivier ..... Remy
Hicham Tiberkanine ..... Abdel
Hachemi Haddad ..... La concierge du toit
Stéphane Bissot ..... La receleuse
Cécile Boland ..... La vendeuse landau
Annette Closset ..... Infirmière ONE
Alao Kasongo ..... Receptionniste Hôpital
Mireille Bailly ..... Mère Bruno
Jean-Michel Balthazar ..... Le Barman
Philippe Jeusette ..... Le receleur show-room
Salvatore Elliséo ..... L'employé communal
Carl Jadot ..... Ami mère Bruno
Olindo Bolzan ..... Commerçant bis
Sophia Leboutte ..... L'Inspectrice
Bernard Garant ..... Le professeur
Bernard Geurde ..... Le médecin
Claudy Delfosse ..... Le poursuivant

Synopsis:

Young, unmarried couple Sonia and Bruno have just had a son, who Sonia names Jimmy. Bruno, who did not visit her while she was in the hospital, scoffs at the notion of what he considers traditional employment, instead eking out a living primarily on petty crimes committed with his fourteen year old associate, Steve. He even sublets Sonia's small apartment while she is in the hospital, he sleeping either in the homeless shelter or squatting in what he calls his 'shack' down by the river. On the day after Sonia gets out of the hospital, she allows Bruno to take Jimmy for a walk while she stands in line for her benefits. On that walk, Bruno makes the unilateral decision to sell Jimmy to a black market adoption agency. Upon finding out what Bruno has done, Sonia has a breakdown and falls unconscious. Fearing that Sonia will turn him over to the police when she regains consciousness, Bruno tries to get Jimmy back while he leaves Sonia in the hospital in her unconscious state. But Bruno will soon learn that regaining Sonia's trust will not be as simple as getting Jimmy back. And he will also learn that getting Jimmy back is not as easy as giving back the money.

This product was added to our catalog on Sunday 21 June, 2020.