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Eugène Green's 'Le Fils de Joseph' Explores Paternal Quest

other · 2026-04-24

Eugène Green's film 'Le Fils de Joseph' premiered at the Berlinale 2016 and was released in France in April 2016. The biblical-titled work delves into the inner and fantastical world of a son searching for his biological father, a self-absorbed and insignificant publisher preoccupied with literary prizes and social life.

Key facts

  • Film titled 'Le Fils de Joseph'
  • Directed by Eugène Green
  • Premiered at Berlinale 2016
  • Released in France in April 2016
  • Explores a son's search for his biological father
  • Father is a publisher described as egotistical and insignificant
  • Father is preoccupied with literary prizes and social life
  • Film has a biblical reference in its title

Entities

Artists

  • Eugène Green

Institutions

  • Berlinale

Locations

  • France

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