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The Child (2005) | Criteria

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The Child

L'enfant

French • 2005 • 1h 36m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Directors

Luc Dardenne, Jean-Pierre Dardenne

Synopsis

A poor young Belgian mother wants her petty thief of a boyfriend to be gainfully employed to raise their newborn child, but he has other ideas.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorLuc Dardenne, Jean-Pierre Dardenne

WriterJean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne

CinematographerAlain Marcoen

EditorMarie-Hélène Dozo

ProducerJean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne, Denis Freyd

Cast

Jérémie Renieras Bruno

Déborah Françoisas Sonia

Olivier Gourmet

as Policier

Jérémie Segardas Steve

Stéphane Bissotas La receleuse

François Olivieras Remy

Mireille Baillyas Mère de Bruno

Fabrizio Rongioneas Jeune Bandit

Anne Gerardas Commerçante

Bernard Marbaixas Commerçante

Jean-Claude Boniverdas Le Policier en civil

Frédéric Bodsonas Bandit plus âgé

Marie-Rose Rolandas Une infirmière

Leon Michauxas Policier Commissariat

Delphine Tomsonas La fille aux cheveux rouges

Stéphane Marsinas Jeune Homme

Samuel De Ryckas Thomas

Hicham Tiberkanineas Abdel

Hachemi Haddadas La concierge du toit

Cécile Bolandas La vendeuse landau