What's in a Name (2012)

  • 12
  • 08/02/2012 (DE)
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 1h 49m

A child is the beginning of happiness. A name is the beginning of despair.

Overview

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 ...

Matthieu Delaporte

Screenplay, Director

Alexandre de La Patellière

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Patrick Bruel's headshot

Patrick Bruel

Vincent
Valérie Benguigui's headshot

Valérie Benguigui

Élisabeth
Charles Berling's headshot

Charles Berling

Pierre
Guillaume de Tonquédec's headshot

Guillaume de Tonquédec

Claude
Judith El Zein's headshot

Judith El Zein

Anna
Françoise Fabian's headshot

Françoise Fabian

Françoise
Yaniss Lespert's headshot

Yaniss Lespert

Livreur pizza
Miren Pradier's headshot

Miren Pradier

Infirmière bracelet

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