37th Annual VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL Oct 30-Nov 3, 2024

37th Annual VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL October 30-November 3, 2024

The Son of Joseph

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Vincent, a high school student, lives alone with his mother in Paris. Although his mother attempts to restrain Vincent’s efforts to connect with his father, Vincent sets out to find him. His investigations lead him to Oscar Pormenor, a God-like figure in the Parisian literary world who doesn’t live up to Vincent’s moral ideals. Discovering that his father an adulterer, Vincent decides to confront him. Incorporating biblical motifs into a contemporary setting, family drama unfolds between father and son.

Date

Sunday, November 6

Time

7:30 PM

Location

UVA : Newcomb Hall Theater

Film Info

Director: Eugène Green

Runtime: 115 min.

Year: 2016

Country: France

Featuring: Victor Ezenfis, Natacha Regnier, Fabrizio Rongione, Mathieu Amalric.