The Boy
Le Garçon
“Uncover the story hidden behind every photo.”
Synopsis
Actress-director Zabou Breitman embarks on an unusual adventure: imagining the life of a boy discovered in an old photo from an album bought at a flea market. These are the images and memories of an unknown family, which somehow feel familiar. At the center is the boy, with his gaze that is both gentle and melancholic yet joyful. Who is he? What is his true story, the one that unfolds between the lines? What if every individual were also the unwitting hero of a tale? This dizzying family investigation blurs the lines between reality and fiction, sometimes merging them completely.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival International du Film Francophone de Namur
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zabou Breitman, Florent Vassault
- Screenplay & Story
- Florent Vassault, Zabou Breitman
- Original Score
- Alexis Rault
- Original Title
- Le Garçon
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Nolita, Les Canards Sauvages, TV5 Monde
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zabou Breitman, Florent Vassault
Florent Vassault, Zabou Breitman
Alexis Rault
Simon Feray, Florent Vassault, Antoine Roch
Florent Vassault
Mathieu Ageron, Maxime Delauney, Romain Rousseau, Roméo Cirone
Department Leadership Roster
Zabou Breitman
Director
Florent Vassault
Director
Simon Feray
Director of Photography
Florent Vassault
Director of Photography
Florent Vassault
Screenplay
Zabou Breitman
Screenplay
Mathieu Ageron
Producer
Maxime Delauney
Producer
Romain Rousseau
Producer
Florent Vassault
Editor
Antoine Roch
Director of Photography
Clara Bailly
Costume Design
Roméo Cirone
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Boy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Boy about?
Actress-director Zabou Breitman embarks on an unusual adventure: imagining the life of a boy discovered in an old photo from an album bought at a flea market. These are the images and memories of an unknown family, which somehow feel familiar. At the center is the boy, with his gaze that is both gentle and melancholic yet joyful. Who is he? What is his true story, the one that unfolds between the lines? What if every individual were also the unwitting hero of a tale? This dizzying family investigation blurs the lines between reality and fiction, sometimes merging them completely.
Who directed The Boy?
The Boy was directed by Zabou Breitman, Florent Vassault.
Who stars in The Boy?
The principal cast of The Boy includes Damien Sobieraff, Nicolas Avinée, François Berléand, Isabelle Nanty, Florence Muller.
When was The Boy released and how long is it?
The Boy was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boy was composed by Alexis Rault.