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What's in a Name

“A child is the beginning of happiness. A name is the beginning of despair.”

★ 7.3 / 10 (1,834 votes)April 25, 2012110 minFR
Comedy

Vincent, a wealthy real estate agent, is invited to dinner by his sister Elizabeth and her husband Peter, both professors in Paris. Claude, a childhood friend and trombonist in a symphony orchestra, is also present. Vincent brings news from the prenatal examination of his and his wife Anna's unborn son. The name chosen by the soon-to-be parents strongly offends the others for many reasons. The dispute between the guests quickly escalates and before long the resurgence of old grudges and hidden secrets is unavoidable...

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Movie facts

Release dateApril 25, 2012
StatusReleased
Runtime110 min
Rating★ 7.3 / 10
Certification—
Original languageFrench
CountryFrance, Belgium
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ProductionChapter 2, Pathé, M6 Films, Nexus Factory, uFilm, uFund, TF1 Films Production
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Director

Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu Delaporte

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Matthieu Delaporte, Alexandre de La Patellière

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Cast

Patrick BruelPatrick BruelVincent
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Valérie BenguiguiÉlisabeth
Charles BerlingCharles BerlingPierre
Guillaume de TonquédecGuillaume de TonquédecClaude
Judith El ZeinJudith El ZeinAnna
Françoise FabianFrançoise FabianFrançoise
Yaniss LespertYaniss LespertLivreur pizza
Miren PradierMiren PradierInfirmière bracelet
Alexis LepriséAlexis LepriséApollin
Juliette LevantJuliette LevantMyrtille
Bernard MuratBernard MuratL'obstétricien
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