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Olivier, a carpenter who teaches his craft to teenagers become obsessed with a new student, Francis. The reason for his obsession soon becomes apparent... Read more
| Starring | Olivier Gourmet, Morgan Marinne, Isabella Soupart |
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| Director | Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne, Jean-Pierr |
| Genres | Drama, World Cinema |
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Olivier, a carpenter who teaches his craft to teenagers become obsessed with a new student, Francis. The reason for his obsession soon becomes apparent...
| Starring | Olivier Gourmet, Morgan Marinne, Isabella Soupart |
|---|---|
| Director | Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne, Jean-Pierr |
| Studio | FUSION MEDIA |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 41 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama, World Cinema |
| Language | DVD: French |
| Dubbed | Italian |
| Subtitles | DVD: Dutch, English, Italian |
| Released | Production year: 2002 To Rent: DVD: 28 Jul 2003 |
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All should see it!!!
The directors of 'The Son' brothers Jeane-Pierre and Luc Dardenne, are together experienced documentarians. This is made explicitly clear in the film... read more »
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Bad subtitles
Read a good review but the English subtitles were perfunctory or non-existent so unless you understand French it'll be a big disappointment.
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The Son
Excellent film, acting let it down at times and lots of missed opportunities to make it a really memorable experience. Having said that its well worth watching... read more »
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low budget drama with unexpected twist
It seems that Olivier Gourmet is in nearly every French film I see these days. He is very good and the most unactorlike actor. He reminds you of a working class... read more »
Whether out of guilt or just an enlightened belief in movies, the French have a commendable record for fostering filmmaking in their former colonies in Asia and West Africa. Mahamet Saleh Haroun was born in war-torn Chad, but he was wounded in the conflict and escaped in a wheel barrow. He went on to study filmmaking in France, and has two previous features to his credit both of which have been highly praised: Bye Bye Africa (1994) and Abouna (2002). Daratt - which means 'Dry Season' - is a... Read more