The Son
Le Fils
Synopsis
A joinery instructor at a rehab center refuses to take a new teen as his apprentice, but then begins to follow the boy through the hallways and streets.
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David Zeiger on LE FILS (THE SON)
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-12-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
- Screenplay & Story
- Luc Dardenne, Jean-Pierre Dardenne
- Original Title
- Le Fils
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Archipel 33>35, Les Films du Fleuve, RTBF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
Luc Dardenne, Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Alain Marcoen
Marie-Hélène Dozo
Luc Dardenne, Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Director
Luc Dardenne
Writer
Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Writer
Luc Dardenne
Director
Luc Dardenne
Producer
Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Producer
Marie-Hélène Dozo
Editor
Igor Gabriel
Production Design
Monic Parelle
Costume Design
Alain Marcoen
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Son
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Son about?
A joinery instructor at a rehab center refuses to take a new teen as his apprentice, but then begins to follow the boy through the hallways and streets.
Who directed The Son?
The Son was directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne.
Who stars in The Son?
The principal cast of The Son includes Olivier Gourmet, Morgan Marinne, Isabella Soupart, Nassim Hassaïni, Pierre Nisse.
When was The Son released and how long is it?
The Son was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.