What's in a Name
A child is the beginning of happiness. A name is the beginning of despair.
2012 1 hour 50 minutesA child is the beginning of happiness. A name is the beginning of despair.
2012 1 hour 50 minutes
Vincent, a wealthy real estate agent, is invited to dinner by his sister Elizabeth and her husband Peter, both professors in Paris. Claude, a childhood friend and trombonist in a symphony orchestra, is also present. Vincent brings news from the prenatal examination of his and his wife Anna's unborn son. The name chosen by the soon-to-be parents strongly offends the others for many reasons. The dispute between the guests quickly escalates and before long the resurgence of old grudges and hidden secrets is unavoidable...
25th April 2012
14 years ago
1 hour 50 minutes
Finishes at 1:01am
2 wins & 3 nominations total
7.3/10
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