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In the Name of the Son

Original title: En el nombre del hijo
  • 19871987
  • 1h 30m
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5.0/10
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In the Name of the Son (1987)
Drama
The incestuous relationship between Bobby, a doll repairer confused about his sexual identity and his overprotecting mother that abuses him while she, in turn, seeks to relive the days of he... Read allThe incestuous relationship between Bobby, a doll repairer confused about his sexual identity and his overprotecting mother that abuses him while she, in turn, seeks to relive the days of her youth. They bathe together, sleep together and engage in sexual intercourse as well. In ... Read allThe incestuous relationship between Bobby, a doll repairer confused about his sexual identity and his overprotecting mother that abuses him while she, in turn, seeks to relive the days of her youth. They bathe together, sleep together and engage in sexual intercourse as well. In turn, she is jealous of his suggestive relationship with his customers, mostly little girl... Read all
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
40
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POPULARITY
63,909
16,479
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    • Director
      • Jorge Polaco
    • Writer
      • Jorge Polaco
    • Stars
      • Margot Moreyra
      • Ariel Bonomi
      • Fernando Madanes
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    • Director
      • Jorge Polaco
    • Writer
      • Jorge Polaco
    • Stars
      • Margot Moreyra
      • Ariel Bonomi
      • Fernando Madanes
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    • 1User review
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
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    Margot Moreyra
    • Mother
    Ariel Bonomi
    • Bobby
    Fernando Madanes
    Coly Bernal
    Sergio Lerer
    Jorge Sabate
    Alí Bargach
    Berenice Soto
    John Bolster
    • Director
      • Jorge Polaco
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      • Jorge Polaco
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    Although unusual, a film that defies many rules, ideas and conventions.
    There is something which can easily shock any genuine film admirer. This refers to an iconoclast film maker from Argentina.Our film maker in question is : Jorge Polaco. He is a highly talented yet unknown film maker from Argentina.He has remained unknown as god only knows for what reasons other films from other Argentinian filmmakers have been promoted.This is because his films have not been widely distributed.A unique feature of all his films is their bizarre, outlandish characters and their eccentric behavior. Jorge Polaco is more than an artist too. He is a poet and has contributed a lot to theater also. This is why he is also known to have used a bit of influenced by theater style in his films. This film is about a son confused about his sexual identity. He is over protected by his mother. This film cannot be summed in words. It has to been seen to be believed.
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    • Jun 28, 2007

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    • Release date
      • October 1, 1987 (Argentina)
    • Country of origin
      • Argentina
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Güneşin Adıyla
    • Filming locations
      • Buenos Aires, Federal District, Argentina
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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