Belgium/France/Italy
2011/35mm/87mins
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Unsentimental, powerful and surprising, this gem of realist filmmaking centres on a young boy who won’t give up the search for the father who has rejected him.
They have won the Palme d’Or twice with their special brand of compassionate realism, and this latest film from Belgian filmmaking brothers Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne is one of their best. It follows an abandoned 11-year-old boy in a determined search for his father. Placed in a children’s home with only a bike and an address where his father once lived, Cyril sets out – pursued by authorities – to find the man he believes must love him. Relentlessly obstinate, Cyril attaches himself to a caring hairdresser who tries her best to help him navigate the pain of parental rejection.
Screenings at Cannes, Munich, Melbourne & Karlovy Vary Film Festival
Grand Prize of the Jury – Cannes Film Festival
Best Director – Flaiano Film Festival
“The Dardenne brothers have added yet another exquisite entry to their masterful body of work.” David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter
“a wholly gripping, emotionally acute work of humanistic cinema” Sukhdev Sandu, The Telegraph
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Writer/Directors Jean Pierre & Luc Dardenne Producer Denis Freyd
Cast Thomas Doret, Cecile de France, Jeremie Renier
Print Source Madman Entertainment
