Fils (le)
English title: The Son
Genre: psychological
drama
With: Olivier Gourmet (Olivier), Isabella Soupart (his ex-wife Magali),
Morgan Marinne (Francis), Jimmy Deloof (Dany) and Anne Gérard (Dany’s mother).
Directors: Luc
and Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Release: 2002
Studio: NewYorker
Films
Rating: -
MBiS score:
8.2/10
Too Young To Know
Better. Too Old To Forget.
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Story-line: a quiet man who teaches woodworking to juvenile delinquents has
trouble dealing with a new student.
Pluses: a sober
treatment well-suited to the subject matter (no music… not even during the
opening credits!), a meticulous and sensible screenplay, tight editing and
camera work (notice how Olivier is often filmed from behind… feel all that
stiffness in his neck), a masterful buildup of tension.
Minuses:
none whatsoever.
Comments:
over the years, the Dardenne brothers have become Cannes Festival favourites
for one simple reason: they make excellent movies. LE FILS, a compelling drama set
in Belgium, showcases yet again their talent and storytelling prowess. This
low-budget, high-value production is well worth your time. See it!
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