L'enfant
- Drama
A poor young Belgian mother wants her petty thief of a boyfriend to be gainfully employed to raise their newborn child, but he has other ideas.
The Child is a 2005 Belgian drama film about a struggling young mother who pushes her petty-thief boyfriend to find legitimate work after the birth of their baby. Directed by the Dardenne brothers, this critically acclaimed film explores poverty, parenthood, and moral compromise in contemporary Belgium.
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Limited theatrical in United States · Rated R
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BrazilTop cast
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Jérémie RenierBruno
Déborah FrançoisSonia
Olivier GourmetPolicier
Jérémie SegardSteve
Stéphane BissotLa receleuse- François OlivierRemy
Mireille BaillyMère de Bruno
Fabrizio RongioneJeune Bandit- Anne GerardCommerçante
Bernard MarbaixCommerçante- Jean-Claude BoniverdLe Policier en civil
Frédéric BodsonBandit plus âgé- Marie-Rose RolandUne infirmière
- Leon MichauxPolicier Commissariat
- Delphine TomsonLa fille aux cheveux rouges
Trailer
'L'Enfant' trailer - Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne
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The Child — frequently asked
When was The Child released?
The Child was released on September 14, 2005.
What is The Child about?
The film follows a young, impoverished Belgian mother who desperately wants her boyfriend—a small-time criminal—to find honest work so they can provide for their newborn child, but his criminal lifestyle stands in the way.
Who directed The Child?
The Child was directed by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne, the acclaimed Belgian filmmaking duo known for their socially conscious dramas.
What genre is The Child?
The Child is a drama film that examines themes of poverty, family, and survival in modern-day Belgium.
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