One baby name destroys a family dinner. French comedy of manners at its sharpest.
Vincent, a triumphant forty-something, is about to become a father for the first time. Invited to dinner at the home of Élisabeth and Pierre, his sister and brother-in-law, he reunites with Claude, a childhood friend. While awaiting the arrival of Anna, his eternally late wife, he is pressed with questions about his impending fatherhood, all in good humor... But when Vincent is asked if he has already chosen a name for his unborn child, his answer plunges the family into chaos.
Acting
Five actors, one apartment, zero weak links. Bruel's smugness is *chef's kiss*.
Writing
Adapted from the hit play—every line lands like a slap.
Direction
Murat keeps theatrical energy without feeling stagey.
Director
Bernard Murat
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The original 2010 Paris stage production ran for years; French audiences couldn't get enough of watching the bourgeoisie tear itself apart over dinner.
Valérie Benguigui won a César for her volcanic performance as Élisabeth—she'd played the role on stage too, perfecting that wine-glass-shattering energy.
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