What's in a Name
"A child is the beginning of happiness. A name is the beginning of despair."
Originally released in 2012. What's in a Name is a comedy film. directed by Alexandre de La Patellière.
Starring Patrick Bruel, Valérie Benguigui, and Charles Berling
Synopsis
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...
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 25, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (1,771 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Chapter 2
- Pathé
- M6 Films
- Nexus Factory
- uFilm
- uFund
- TF1 Films Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is What's in a Name about?
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...
Who directed What's in a Name?
What's in a Name was directed by Alexandre de La Patellière.
How long is What's in a Name?
What's in a Name has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was What's in a Name released?
What's in a Name was released on April 25, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in What's in a Name?
The main cast of What's in a Name includes Patrick Bruel, Valérie Benguigui, Charles Berling, Guillaume de Tonquédec, Judith El Zein.
Is What's in a Name worth watching?
What's in a Name has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 1,771 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.