Florian Zeller's The Son premieres at Venice Film Festival
Florian Zeller's The Son, a film about a father's helplessness in the face of his son's depression, premiered at the Venice Film Festival (Venezia79). The film stars Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern, Zen McGrath, Vanessa Kirby, and features a cameo by Sir Anthony Hopkins. It is the second installment in Zeller's trilogy, following The Father (2021 Oscar winner for Best Adapted Screenplay). The story follows Nicholas, an adolescent struggling with his parents' divorce and his own mental health, leading to tragedy. The film is noted for its realistic and painful portrayal of family breakdown.
Key facts
- The Son premiered at the Venice Film Festival (Venezia79).
- The film is directed by Florian Zeller.
- Cast includes Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern, Zen McGrath, Vanessa Kirby, and Sir Anthony Hopkins.
- Anthony Hopkins won an Oscar for The Father, the first film in Zeller's trilogy.
- The Son is the second part of Zeller's trilogy; The Mother exists as a stage play.
- Zen McGrath's performance may earn him the Premio Mastroianni.
- The film deals with adolescent depression and family separation.
- The story is set in a context of material well-being contrasting with emotional disaster.
Entities
Artists
- Florian Zeller
- Hugh Jackman
- Laura Dern
- Zen McGrath
- Vanessa Kirby
- Sir Anthony Hopkins
- Mariagrazia Pontorno
Institutions
- Venice Film Festival
- Artribune
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- New York