Paternal (2024)
Original title: Paternel
Paternal is a 2024 French-language drama movie directed by Ronan Tronchot, with a running time of 1h 33m. It stars Grégory Gadebois, Géraldine Nakache and Lyes Salem.
In a small town in central France, Simon is a priest devoted to his parish. During a mass, Louise, whom he hadn’t seen since his seminary years ago, reappears. She introduces him to Aloé, an 11-year-old child, who is his son. This news will disrupt his daily life: can he be a good priest for his parishioners and a good father for his child? Simon will try to convince the highest authorities of the Church that his vocation is compatible with paternal love.
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What is Paternal about?
In a small town in central France, Simon is a priest devoted to his parish. During a mass, Louise, whom he hadn’t seen since his seminary years ago, reappears. She introduces him to Aloé, an 11-year-old child, who is his son. This news will disrupt his daily life: can he be a good priest for his parishioners and a good father for his child? Simon will try to convince the highest authorities of the Church that his vocation is compatible with paternal love.
When was Paternal released?
Paternal was released on 27 March 2024.
How long is Paternal?
Paternal runs 1h 33m.
Who made Paternal?
Paternal was directed by Ronan Tronchot.
Cast
- Grégory Gadebois as Simon
- Géraldine Nakache as Louise
- Lyes Salem as Amine
- Anton Alluin as Aloé
- Jacques Boudet as Monseigneur Guillaume
- Noam Morgensztern as Père Erwann
- Françoise Lebrun as Rozenn
- Sarah Pachoud as Marion
- Daniel Tarrare as Le professeur de théologie
- Christophe Tek as Le médecin
- Bruno Le Millin as Vicaire général
- Gaïa Warnant as La jeune mère