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What's in a Name

What's in a Name

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Status

Released

Release Date

Apr 25, 2012

Runtime

1h 49m

Genres

Comedy, Drama

User Score

73%

Original Title

Le Prénom

Production Companies

Chapter 2, Pathé, M6 Films, Nexus Factory, M6, uFilm, uFund, Canal+, TF1 Films Production

Director

Alexandre de La Patellière

Description

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 ...