A Son
Un Fils
Synopsis
Selim, a young man adrift, is a transvestite and a prostitute who desperately longs for his father's love. Omar, his father, lives a secluded life of grief and has never recovered from the loss of his wife. Like two lonely ships, they pass silently without ever really connecting. Only destiny will bring father and son together... a little too late.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Pink Screens, Bruxelles
Festival / Special Debut
March 22, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amal Bedjaoui
- Screenplay & Story
- Amal Bedjaoui
- Original Title
- Un Fils
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- ML Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amal Bedjaoui
Amal Bedjaoui
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Amal Bedjaoui
Director
Amal Bedjaoui
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Son
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What is A Son about?
Selim, a young man adrift, is a transvestite and a prostitute who desperately longs for his father's love. Omar, his father, lives a secluded life of grief and has never recovered from the loss of his wife. Like two lonely ships, they pass silently without ever really connecting. Only destiny will bring father and son together... a little too late.
Who directed A Son?
A Son was directed by Amal Bedjaoui.
Who stars in A Son?
The principal cast of A Son includes Mohamed Hicham, Hammou Graïa, Isabelle Pichaud, Aurélien Recoing, Licino Da Silva.
When was A Son released and how long is it?
A Son was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 58m.