The Quiet Son
The Quiet Son is a 2024 drama film written and directed by Delphine Coulin and Muriel Coulin, based on the novel What You Need from the Night by Laurent Petitmangin. It stars Vincent Lindon and Benjamin Voisin as a father and son separated by political ideology.
The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 81st Venice International Film Festival on 4 September 2024, where Lindon won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor. It was theatrically released in France on 22 January 2025 by Ad Vitam.
Premise
Pierre is the 50-year-old father of two sons. When the younger son, Louis, leaves home to attend the Sorbonne, the older son, Fus, becomes more withdrawn and takes an interest in far-right extremist ideas, testing familial bonds.Cast
- Vincent Lindon as Pierre
- Benjamin Voisin as Felix
- Stefan Crepon as Louis
- Sophie Guillemin as Cathy
- Édouard Sulpice as Jérémy
- Arnaud Rebotini as Bernard
Release
The Quiet Son was selected to premiere at the 2024 Venice International Film Festival. Prior to the festival, the film was acquired for international sales by the Playtime Group.The film was released on French theaters on 22 January 2025 by Ad Vitam Distribution.