

L'Enfant du pays
Synopsis
This tale of childhood and adolescence is told through brief sequences that take place in the life of a modest family from the Pas-de-Calais region during the forties, fifties and sixties. Paul, the main character, who we meet when he’s 5, 13 and 18, is the throughline of this tale told in a fragmentary way well adapted to the scattered nature of memories.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Antoine Taillez
Paul (1960s)
Julien Henriet
Paul (1950s)
Antoine Chappey
Paul Gravet (dad)
Sonja Saurin
Aline
Philippe Nahon
Charles
René Féret
Pierre Merveille
Julien Féret
Pierre Voisin
Frédéric Hulné
Nivesse
Pauline Folon
Odette
Élodie Bollée
la cheftaine
Lisa Féret
Paul (1940s)
Olivier Brasme
Bertrand (1960s)
Jonathan Taverne
Bertrand (1950s)
Marie Féret
Bertrand (1940s)
Mamadou Diallo
Alphonse
Jean-Yves Berteloot
André Gravet
Nathalie Besançon
Marie
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Féret
- Screenplay & Story
- René Féret
- Original Title
- L'Enfant du pays
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Alyne
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Féret
René Féret
Department Leadership Roster
René Féret
Director
René Féret
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for L'Enfant du pays.
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Frequently Asked Questions About L'Enfant du pays
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is L'Enfant du pays about?
This tale of childhood and adolescence is told through brief sequences that take place in the life of a modest family from the Pas-de-Calais region during the forties, fifties and sixties. Paul, the main character, who we meet when he’s 5, 13 and 18, is the throughline of this tale told in a fragmentary way well adapted to the scattered nature of memories.
Who directed L'Enfant du pays?
L'Enfant du pays was directed by René Féret.
Who stars in L'Enfant du pays?
The principal cast of L'Enfant du pays includes Antoine Taillez, Julien Henriet, Antoine Chappey, Sonja Saurin, Philippe Nahon.
When was L'Enfant du pays released and how long is it?
L'Enfant du pays was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for L'Enfant du pays?
L'Enfant du pays holds official age classifications: FR: TP.
