The Baby
By Guillaume Nicloux
2023
Drama
1h33
Synopsis
Joseph learns that his son and his companion have just perished in an accident. They were expecting a child via a surrogate mother in Belgium. What will become of their future baby? Is Joseph the legitimate grandfather? Carried by the promise of this birth which will prolong the existence of his son, the sexagenarian goes to meet the young Flemish woman with a fierce and indomitable character.
Community Reviews
Reviews reveal a general appreciation for 'La petite,' particularly praising Fabrice Luchini's nuanced performance and the film's sensitive handling of themes like surrogacy and grief. Viewers found the story both touching and thought-provoking, with effective emotional depth and occasional humor. However, some noted the film's pacing as slow at times and felt that certain narrative elements were predictable.
👍 Luchini's performance is a standout.
👎 Some pacing issues and predictability.
