The Man Who Wanted a Child (2007)
Alfred lives with his mother in a small village keeping chickens and selling eggs at the local market. He doesn't speak, except to his mother and to children. He has a girlfriend of sorts, although she shies away from any physical contact with her. But more than anything, Alfred wants a child. As natural fatherhood is out of the question he takes the next best option, and makes an application to adopt. With a very un-French lack of bureaucracy Alfred's adoptive son arrives, but turns out not to be the bouncing baby he was hoping for. [taken from London Film Festival 2006 catalogue]
Director: Delphine Gleize
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: March 21, 2007
Cast
- Artus de Penguern - Alfred
- Darry Cowl - Jules
- Valérie Donzelli - Suzanne
- Esther Gorintin - Mother
- Rolande Kalis
Screenplay
- Delphine Gleize (Screenplay)
Music: Arthur H.
Cinematography: Crystel Fournier
Editing: François Quiqueré
Production: Balthazar Productions
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man Who Wanted a Child about?
- Alfred lives with his mother in a small village keeping chickens and selling eggs at the local market. He doesn't speak, except to his mother and to children. He has a girlfriend of sorts, although she shies away from any physical contact with her. But more than anything, Alfred wants a child. As natural fatherhood is out of the question he takes the next best option, and makes an application to adopt. With a very un-French lack of bureaucracy Alfred's adoptive son arrives, but turns out not to be the bouncing baby he was hoping for. [taken from London Film Festival 2006 catalogue]
- Who directed The Man Who Wanted a Child?
- The Man Who Wanted a Child was directed by Delphine Gleize.
- Who stars in The Man Who Wanted a Child?
- The Man Who Wanted a Child stars Artus de Penguern, Darry Cowl, Valérie Donzelli, Esther Gorintin, Rolande Kalis.
- How long is The Man Who Wanted a Child?
- The Man Who Wanted a Child has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is The Man Who Wanted a Child?
- The Man Who Wanted a Child is a Drama film.
- Where was The Man Who Wanted a Child produced?
- The Man Who Wanted a Child was produced in France.