What's in a Name?

– Vincent, a wealthy real estate agent, is invited to dinner by his sister Elizabeth and her husband P..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.30 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 49 Minutes
Release Year:
2012
Original Name:
Le Prénom
What's in a Name? (2012) - Also known as Le Prénom

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 ...

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What's in a Name? (2012) - Trailer

Release Date:

13 Dec 2013

Language:

French

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu Delaporte

Writer:

Matthieu Delaporte, Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu Delaporte (original play), Alexandre de La Patellière (original play)

Main Actors:

Patrick Bruel, Valérie Benguigui, Charles Berling, Guillaume de Tonquédec

Plot:

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.

Awards:

2 wins & 3 nominations.

Production:

Under the Milky Way

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
77%
Metacritic:
66%