What's in a Name
Le Prénom
“A child is the beginning of happiness. A name is the beginning of despair.”
Synopsis
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...
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Le Prénom: Trailer HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 25, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu Delaporte
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthieu Delaporte, Alexandre de La Patellière
- Original Score
- Jérôme Rebotier
- Original Title
- Le Prénom
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Chapter 2, Pathé, M6 Films, Nexus Factory, uFilm, uFund, TF1 Films Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu Delaporte
Matthieu Delaporte, Alexandre de La Patellière
Jérôme Rebotier
David Ungaro
Célia Lafitedupont
Dimitri Rassam, Jérôme Seydoux, Jeremy Burdek, Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu Delaporte
Department Leadership Roster
Alexandre de La Patellière
Director
Matthieu Delaporte
Director
Matthieu Delaporte
Screenplay
Dimitri Rassam
Producer
Jérôme Seydoux
Producer
Jeremy Burdek
Producer
Alexandre de La Patellière
Producer
Matthieu Delaporte
Producer
Florian Genetet-Morel
Producer
Romain Le Grand
Producer
Gilles Waterkeyn
Producer
Adrian Politowski
Producer
Nadia Khamlichi
Producer
Serge de Poucques
Producer
Anne Schotte
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is What's in a Name about?
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...
Who directed What's in a Name?
What's in a Name was directed by Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu Delaporte.
Who stars in What's in a Name?
The principal cast of What's in a Name includes Patrick Bruel, Valérie Benguigui, Charles Berling, Guillaume de Tonquédec, Judith El Zein.
When was What's in a Name released and how long is it?
What's in a Name was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for What's in a Name?
The original motion picture soundtrack for What's in a Name was composed by Jérôme Rebotier.
What is the age rating and content advisory for What's in a Name?
What's in a Name holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).