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Release Date:
14 September 2005 (Belgium)
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Plot:
Bruno and Sonia, a young couple living off her benefit and the thefts committed by his gang, have a new source of money: their newborn son. full summary | add synopsis
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11 wins
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12 nominations
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tMF puts the Spotlight on Deborah Francois
(From The Movie Fanatic. 25 August 2009, 9:43 AM, PDT)
tMF puts the Spotlight on Deborah Francois
(From The Movie Fanatic. 25 August 2009, 9:43 AM, PDT)
(From The Movie Fanatic. 25 August 2009, 9:43 AM, PDT)
tMF puts the Spotlight on Deborah Francois
(From The Movie Fanatic. 25 August 2009, 9:43 AM, PDT)
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A grueling but honest cinematic experience
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jérémie Renier | ... | Bruno | |
| Déborah François | ... | Sonia | |
| Jérémie Segard | ... | Steve | |
| Fabrizio Rongione | ... | Jeune Bandit | |
| Olivier Gourmet | ... | Policier en civil | |
| Anne Gerard | ... | Commerçante (as Anne Gérard) | |
| Bernard Marbaix | ... | Commerçant | |
| Jean-Claude Boniverd | ... | Le Policier en civil | |
| Frédéric Bodson | ... | Bandit plus âgé | |
| Marie-Rose Roland | ... | Une infirmière | |
| Leon Michaux | ... | Policier Commissariat (as Léon Michaux) | |
| Delphine Tomson | ... | La fille aux cheveux rouges | |
| Stéphane Marsin | ... | Jeune Homme | |
| Samuel De Ryck | ... | Thomas | |
| François Olivier | ... | Remy |
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Also Known As:
The Child (International: English title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for brief language.
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Runtime:
France:95 min | France:100 min | USA:100 min | Argentina:95 min
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1.66 : 1 more
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Certification:
Netherlands:AL |
Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) |
Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) |
Belgium:KT |
USA:R |
Czech Republic:15 |
Taiwan:GP |
Sweden:11 |
Singapore:PG |
UK:12A |
Australia:M |
Finland:K-11 |
Argentina:16 |
Brazil:12 |
Brazil:16 (Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival) |
Hungary:16 |
Portugal:M/12 |
Hong Kong:IIA |
South Korea:12 |
New Zealand:R13
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Jimmy is played by 21 different babies.
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Referenced in "Smagsdommerne: (#3.17)" (2006)
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I had the fortune to go see this at its Belgian premiere, which was attended by the main, and stunningly beautiful female actress, Déborah François. I found myself to be interested in the story from the start. The beginning of the film starts very simply, a young mother with a new-born baby searching on the street for what the audience presumes at the time, and is later verified to be the father of her child. The storyline then develops more as a sketch of the day-to-day living at the bottom of Belgian society. Though despite the fact a grim picture of the central couple's living situation is presented, the film-maker has not crossed the line and has interlaced many light-hearted moments into the movie.
The story develops as Bruno, the baby's father, is quickly shown to have no real interest in the baby or fatherhood, just in making money. He also is portrayed to have a genuine love for Sonya. In this sense the audience follows Brunos life, knowing not whether to cheer him or pray for his downfall, after he makes several questionable choices about the fate of his baby.
I recommend this film to anyone who enjoys a simple film without Hollywood special effects, planned cinematography or any sort of soundtrack. I can see its appeal, but personally I came away wondering what exactly the director was trying to prove by making this film. He did succeed,however, to provide a somewhat entertaining, if slightly heavy film. The cast are excellent.