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What's in a Name?

Original title: Le prénom
  • 2012
  • PG
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
19K
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What's in a Name? (2012)
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ComedyDrama

Vincent is about to become a father. At a meeting with childhood friends he announces the name for his future son. The scandalous name ignites a discussion which surfaces unpleasant matters ... Read allVincent is about to become a father. At a meeting with childhood friends he announces the name for his future son. The scandalous name ignites a discussion which surfaces unpleasant matters from the past of the group.Vincent is about to become a father. At a meeting with childhood friends he announces the name for his future son. The scandalous name ignites a discussion which surfaces unpleasant matters from the past of the group.

  • Directors
    • Alexandre de La Patellière
    • Matthieu Delaporte
  • Writers
    • Matthieu Delaporte
    • Alexandre de La Patellière
  • Stars
    • Patrick Bruel
    • Valérie Benguigui
    • Charles Berling
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    19K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Alexandre de La Patellière
      • Matthieu Delaporte
    • Writers
      • Matthieu Delaporte
      • Alexandre de La Patellière
    • Stars
      • Patrick Bruel
      • Valérie Benguigui
      • Charles Berling
    • 28User reviews
    • 61Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Top cast13

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    Patrick Bruel
    Patrick Bruel
    • Vincent
    Valérie Benguigui
    • Elisabeth
    Charles Berling
    Charles Berling
    • Pierre
    Guillaume de Tonquédec
    Guillaume de Tonquédec
    • Claude
    Judith El Zein
    Judith El Zein
    • Anna
    Françoise Fabian
    Françoise Fabian
    • Françoise
    Yaniss Lespert
    • Jean-Jacques, le livreur
    Miren Pradier
    • Sonia, l'infirmière
    Alexis Leprisé
    • Apollin
    Juliette Levant
    • Myrtille
    Bernard Murat
    • L'obstétricien
    Benoît Pilot
    • Exécutif réunion Anna
    • (uncredited)
    Fanny Thiennot
    • Student
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Alexandre de La Patellière
      • Matthieu Delaporte
    • Writers
      • Matthieu Delaporte
      • Alexandre de La Patellière
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      The film is adapted from the play written by both directors, created in Paris in 2010 (théâtre Edouard-VII) staged by Bernard Murat, and sharing the exact same cast, except for the character of Claude, who was, on stage, played by Jean-Michel Dupuis. And of course, some minor characters have been added for the film : the two children, the pizza boy, and the hospital crew. Among this hospital crew, the doctor is played by Bernard Murat, who was the stage director of the play.
    • Goofs
      (at around 40 mins) Claude turns down the volume of the stereo, but he is turning on the wrong wheel - it's not the amplifier but the cassette recorder.
    • Crazy credits
      In the opening credits, only the first names of the cast and crew are seen.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Episode #10.23 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Hello My Darling
      Music by Jérôme Rebotier

      Lyrics by Debra Reynolds and Jérôme Rebotier

      Performed by Pascale Salkin, Sacha Crépin, Debra Reynolds, Edgar Novak and Jérôme Rebotier

    User reviews28

    Featured review
    9/10

    Classic French Cleverness

    Arguing is instilled in French culture. The French practice arguing to keep their minds sharp (perhaps something lacking in our culture). Cultural relativism is not apparent in other reviews that criticize and find the the amount of arguing in the film "boring." The film is quite captivating. Classic French cleverness is very present in the script. The characters present a wonderful view into the lives of Parisians and their commitment to great wine, food and conversation. The idea of titles and the strange taboos society has on names is the deeper argument for all the audience to ponder once the film has finished. The actors in the film keep the audience engaged with a handful of stories and perspectives on family life.
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    • Release date
      • December 13, 2013 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Belgium
    • Official site
      • Official site (France)
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Ім'я
    • Filming locations
      • Paris, France
    • Production companies
      • Chapter 2
      • Pathé
      • TF1 Films Production
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,111
    • Gross worldwide
      • $31,303,580
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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