Au nom du fils (2014)
Directed by Vincent Lannoo
Drama
aka: In the Name of the Son
Au nom du fils (2014)
Film Synopsis
Elisabeth is a committed Catholic. A loving mother and devoted wife, she puts her faith to the service of others via her Christian radio phone-in show which provides solace for those in distress. At the request of her diocese, she takes in Father Achille, who soon becomes a member of her family. What Elisabeth believes to be an idyllic life is soon transformed into a nightmare. Not long after her husband is killed in a hunting accident she discovers that her 14 year-old son has been abused by her houseguest. Suddenly confronted with the harsh realities of life and disgusted by the refusal of the church to take action against Father Achille, Elisabeth turns her back on Christian charity. Adopting the law of the Old Testament - an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth - she embarks on an insane course of revenge...© James Travers
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Film Credits
- Director: Vincent Lannoo
- Script: Albert Charles (dialogue), Philippe Falardeau (dialogue), Vincent Lannoo (dialogue)
- Cinematographer: Vincent van Gelder
- Music: Michelino Bisceglia
- Cast: Astrid Whettnall (Elisabeth), Achille Ridolfi (Achille), Zacharie Chasseriaud (Jean-Charles), Marie-Jeanne Maldague (la mère de Marc), Philippe Nahon, Albert Chassagne-Baradat, Lionel Bourguet, Jacky Nercessian
- Country: Belgium / France
- Language: French
- Support: Color
- Runtime: 80 min
- Aka: In the Name of the Son
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