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The Child (2005)

R (US) | Belgium, France | French | 95 min
Directed by: Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
7.4

Young, unmarried couple Sonia and Bruno have just had a son, who Sonia names Jimmy. Bruno, who did not visit her while she was in the hospital, scoffs at the notion of what he considers traditional employment, instead eking out a living primarily on petty crimes committed with his fourteen year old associate, Steve. He even sublets Sonia's small apartment while she is in the hospital, and he sleeps either in the homeless shelter or squats in what he calls his "shack" down by the river. On the day after Sonia gets out of the hospital, she allows Bruno to take Jimmy for a walk while she stands in line for her benefits. On that walk, Bruno makes the unilateral decision to sell Jimmy to a black market adoption agency. Upon finding out what Bruno has done, Sonia has a breakdown and falls unconscious. Fearing that Sonia will turn him over to the police when she regains consciousness, Bruno tries to get Jimmy back while he leaves Sonia in the hospital in her unconscious state. But Bruno will soon learn that regaining Sonia's trust will not be as simple as getting Jimmy back. And he will also learn that getting Jimmy back is not as easy as giving back the money.

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Best Foreign Film

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Palme d'Or

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Release Date
France
(Cannes Film Festival)
2005-05-17
Czech Republic
(Karlovy Vary International Film Festival)
2005-07-04
France
(La Rochelle Film Festival)
2005-07-10
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)
The Child
(Original title)
El niño
Argentina
The Child
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Parent Guide
Sex & Nudity
None
Violence & Gore
None
Profanity
Unrated
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Unrated
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Moderate