The Childhood of a Leader (2016)

  • NR
  • 07/22/2016 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 56m

Witness the birth of a terrifying ego.

Overview

The chilling story of a young American boy living in France in 1918 whose father is working for the US government on the creation of the Treaty of Versailles. What he witnesses helps to mold his beliefs – and we witness the birth of a terrifying ego.

Brady Corbet

Director, Screenplay

Mona Fastvold

Screenplay

Cast

Bérénice Bejo's headshot

Bérénice Bejo

The Mother
Liam Cunningham's headshot

Liam Cunningham

The Father
Robert Pattinson's headshot

Robert Pattinson

Charles Marker / The Leader
Stacy Martin's headshot

Stacy Martin

The Teacher
Yolande Moreau's headshot

Yolande Moreau

The Maid
Sophie Lane Curtis's headshot

Sophie Lane Curtis

Laura
Rebecca Dayan's headshot

Rebecca Dayan

Edith
Caroline Boulton's headshot

Caroline Boulton

Mr. Advisors Secretary

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