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(2002)
Le Fils
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In their first film since the Palme d'Or winning 'Rosetta', brothers Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne present a subtle and disquieting study of a man whose life has been devastated by tragedy. Olivier Gourmet won the Best Actor Award at Cannes for his masterfully understated portrayal of a carpenter who teaches teenagers at a rehabilitation school. He is disturbed by the arrival of a new student, Francis (Morgan Marinne), and he struggles to maintain a professional distance in the boy's presence. An ambiguous relationship develops between the two until the eventual revelation of a terrible secret from the past that binds them together. Utilising their trademark pared-down visual aesthetic to great effect, the Dardennes have crafted a riveting, strikingly powerful film of profound emotional and moral complexity.
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Rated: 3.7 stars out of 5 from 62 ratings
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BFI Classification:
Suitable only for persons of 12 years and over
| Release Date: | 28/07/2003 |
| Production Year: | 2002 |
| Run Time: | 101 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio: | Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9 |
| Format: | Pal |
| Colour: | Colour |
Special Features:
- Interviews with directors Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne and star Oliver Gourmet
- Stills gallery
- Filmographies
- Theatrical trailers
- Interactive menus
- Scene selection
