Project Detail

The Son

Synopsis

Peter's busy life with his new partner is thrown into disarray when his ex-wife Kate arrives with their troubled and distant teenage son, setting the family on a dangerous collision course.
Official Selection Venice International Film Festival 2022 - World premiere
Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival 2022 - Gala presentation

Details

Year
2022
Type of project
Features
Running time
123 min
Director
Florian Zeller
Producer
Ian Canning, Emile Sherman, Joanna Laurie & Christophe Spadone
Screenwriter
Florian Zeller, Christopher Hampton
Director of Photography
Ben Smithard
Production Designer
Simon Bowles
Composer
Hans Zimmer
Principal cast
Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern, Anthony Hopkins, Vanessa Kirby

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

UK, France co-production

See-Saw Films (UK), Ciné@ (FR), Embankment Films (UK), Film4 (UK), Ingenious Media (UK), Neddy Dean Productions (UK), Orange Studio (FR)

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