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

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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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