In the Name of the Son
Au nom du fils
Synopsis
When Elisabeth, a woman of faith, host of a radio show on a Catholic radio station, devoted to her family and the suffering of the world, is confronted with the pedophilia of priests and the suicide of her son, belief gives way to rage and to violence.
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Astrid Whettnall
Elisabeth
Philippe Nahon
Father Taon
Achille Ridolfi
Achille
Zacharie Chasseriaud
Jean-Charles
Albert Chassagne
Albert
Serge Swysen
Marc
Lionel Bourguet
Charlebois
Jacky Nercessian
Bishop
Dominique Baeyens
The Saint
Geneviève Baerten
Christine
Albert Goldberg
The Powerfull
Carlo Ferrante
Radio Producer
Marie-Jeanne Maldague
Marc's Mother
Grégoire Baldari
Marc's Father
Benoit Van Dorslaer
Olivier
Denis Mpunga
Abbot Luangi
Jean Louis Cremers
François Castel
Pierre Lekeux
Father d'Arzac
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Lannoo
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincent Lannoo, Philippe Falardeau
- Original Title
- Au nom du fils
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Yoni Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Lannoo
Vincent Lannoo, Philippe Falardeau
Frédérique Broos
Lionel Jadot
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Lannoo
Writer
Philippe Falardeau
Writer
Lionel Jadot
Producer
Frédérique Broos
Editor
Vincent Lannoo
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is In the Name of the Son about?
When Elisabeth, a woman of faith, host of a radio show on a Catholic radio station, devoted to her family and the suffering of the world, is confronted with the pedophilia of priests and the suicide of her son, belief gives way to rage and to violence.
Who directed In the Name of the Son?
In the Name of the Son was directed by Vincent Lannoo.
Who stars in In the Name of the Son?
The principal cast of In the Name of the Son includes Astrid Whettnall, Philippe Nahon, Achille Ridolfi, Zacharie Chasseriaud, Albert Chassagne.
When was In the Name of the Son released and how long is it?
In the Name of the Son was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for In the Name of the Son?
In the Name of the Son holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).