The Child
L'enfant
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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'L'Enfant' trailer - Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-06-25
Top Cast
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Jérémie Renier
Bruno
Déborah François
Sonia
Olivier Gourmet
Policier
Jérémie Segard
Steve
Stéphane Bissot
La receleuse
François Olivier
Remy
Mireille Bailly
Mère de Bruno
Fabrizio Rongione
Jeune Bandit
Anne Gerard
Commerçante
Bernard Marbaix
Commerçante
Jean-Claude Boniverd
Le Policier en civil
Frédéric Bodson
Bandit plus âgé
Marie-Rose Roland
Une infirmière
Leon Michaux
Policier Commissariat
Delphine Tomson
La fille aux cheveux rouges
Stéphane Marsin
Jeune Homme
Samuel De Ryck
Thomas
Hicham Tiberkanine
Abdel
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 23, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luc Dardenne, Jean-Pierre Dardenne
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
- Original Title
- L'enfant
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.5M
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Fleuve, SCOPE Invest, RTBF, Archipel 33>35, ARTE France Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luc Dardenne, Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
Alain Marcoen
Marie-Hélène Dozo
Olivier Bronckart, Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne, Denis Freyd
Department Leadership Roster
Luc Dardenne
Director
Marie-Hélène Dozo
Editor
Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Producer
Alain Marcoen
Director of Photography
Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Director
Luc Dardenne
Producer
Igor Gabriel
Production Design
Monic Parelle
Costume Design
Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Writer
Luc Dardenne
Writer
Denis Freyd
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Child
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Child about?
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.
Who directed The Child?
The Child was directed by Luc Dardenne, Jean-Pierre Dardenne.
Who stars in The Child?
The principal cast of The Child includes Jérémie Renier, Déborah François, Olivier Gourmet, Jérémie Segard, Stéphane Bissot.
When was The Child released and how long is it?
The Child was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did The Child make at the box office?
The Child grossed $5.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Child?
The Child holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).