L'enfant éternel
L'enfant éternel

L'enfant éternel

2002Movie85 minFrench

Shocked by the death of his ten-year-old son, a scientist conducts a successful cloning experiment.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Jean-François RichetGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A young man, Antoine, returns to his childhood home after his father's death. He is haunted by memories of his troubled youth and a strained relationship with his father. As he confronts his past, he must also deal with the complex dynamics of his present life and the lingering impact of his upbringing.

Critical Reception

L'enfant éternel received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its raw emotional honesty and strong performances, particularly from Samuel Le Bihan. Some reviewers found the film's pacing to be slow at times, and its themes of familial dysfunction to be somewhat bleak, but overall it was seen as a compelling character study.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense emotional depth and compelling lead performance.
  • Acknowledged for its unflinching look at difficult family relationships.
  • Noted for a somewhat somber tone and deliberate pacing.

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Fun Fact

Samuel Le Bihan, who plays the protagonist Antoine, also starred in the critically acclaimed film 'Brotherhood of the Wolf' (2001), which was released the year prior.

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