The Quiet Son
Jouer avec le feu
“When filial love collides with the flames of ideology.”
Synopsis
Pierre, a devoted father in his 50s, raises his two sons alone. When Louis, the youngest, leaves home to attend the Sorbonne in Paris, Fus, slightly older and not as successful academically, becomes more and more secretive. Driven by a fascination for violence, he gets entangled in far-right extremist groups, at the very opposite of his father’s values. Between them, there is love and hate, until tragedy happens.
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The Quiet Son / Jouer avec le feu (2025) - Trailer (French)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-12-17
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Vincent Lindon
Pierre
Benjamin Voisin
Fus
Stefan Crepon
Louis
Maëlle Poesy-Guichard
Lawyer of Fus
Édouard Sulpice
Jérémy
Sophie Guillemin
Cathy
Arnaud Rebotini
Bernard
Béatrice Pérez
La doyenne de la Sorbonne
Céline Bazelaire
La Présidente du tribunal
Lucas Mortier
Ami Fus
Eric Kieffer
Ami Fus
Martin Reidler
Ami Fus
Maxime Reitz
Ami Fus
Martin Nicourt
Le freefighter ami de Fus
Martin Nicourt
Le freefighter ami de Fus
Naeem Abdulgafoor
Le 2e freefighter
Robert Lavignon
Un caténairiste
Thierry Joint
Un caténairiste
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival de Cinema Europeu Imovision
Festival / Special Debut
May 10, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Delphine Coulin, Muriel Coulin
- Screenplay & Story
- Muriel Coulin, Delphine Coulin
- Original Title
- Jouer avec le feu
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Felicita Films, Curiosa Films, France 3 Cinéma, uMedia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Delphine Coulin, Muriel Coulin
Muriel Coulin, Delphine Coulin, Laurent Petitmangin
Frédéric Noirhomme
Marie Guillaumond, Olivier Delbosc
Department Leadership Roster
Yves Fournier
Production Design
Julia Dunoyer
Costume Design
Hugo Bariller
Stunt Coordinator
Delphine Coulin
Director
Muriel Coulin
Director
Muriel Coulin
Screenplay
Delphine Coulin
Screenplay
Marie Guillaumond
Producer
Olivier Delbosc
Producer
Frédéric Noirhomme
Director of Photography
Tim Lebon
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Quiet Son
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What is The Quiet Son about?
Pierre, a devoted father in his 50s, raises his two sons alone. When Louis, the youngest, leaves home to attend the Sorbonne in Paris, Fus, slightly older and not as successful academically, becomes more and more secretive. Driven by a fascination for violence, he gets entangled in far-right extremist groups, at the very opposite of his father’s values. Between them, there is love and hate, until tragedy happens.
Who directed The Quiet Son?
The Quiet Son was directed by Delphine Coulin, Muriel Coulin.
Who stars in The Quiet Son?
The principal cast of The Quiet Son includes Vincent Lindon, Benjamin Voisin, Stefan Crepon, Maëlle Poesy-Guichard, Édouard Sulpice.
When was The Quiet Son released and how long is it?
The Quiet Son was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Is The Quiet Son based on a book or true story?
The Quiet Son is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Laurent Petitmangin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Quiet Son?
The Quiet Son holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).