In the Name of the Son () is a 2012 black comedy film directed by Vincent Lannoo, who wrote the film with Albert Charles and Philippe Falardeau. It had its world premiere at the Namur Film Festival on 29 September 2012.
The film received seven nominations at the 2013 Magritte Awards, including Best Film and Best Director for Lannoo, winning Most Promising Actor for Achille Ridolfi.
Cast Astrid Whettnall as Elisabeth Philippe Nahon as Father Taon Achille Ridolfi as Achille Albert Chassagne-Baradat Zacharie Chasseriaud as Jean-Charles Lionel Bourguet Jacky Nercessian
Accolades Award / Film FestivalCategoryRecipients and nomineesResultKarlovy Vary International Film FestivalIndependent Camera AwardVincent Lannoo Magritte AwardBest Film Best DirectorVincent Lannoo Best ActressAstrid Whettnall Best Supporting ActressDominique Baeyens Most Promising ActorAchille Ridolfi Best SoundPhilippe Charbonnel, Guilhem Donzel, Matthieu Michaux Best Original ScoreMichel Bisceglia Méliès International Festivals FederationMéliès d'Or Montréal Festival of New CinemaBest Film Namur Film FestivalBest Film BeTV AwardVincent Lannoo Neuchâtel International Film FestivalBest European Fantastic Film Ramdam AwardFilm of the Year
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