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The Child (2005)

Film
DirectorLuc Dardenne
Meta takes2

Figures

Objects & symbols
Form & technique
  • The "back-of-the-head" tracking shot following Bruno
  • The final prison scene of reconciliation between Bruno and Sonia
Tropes
  • Bruno's physical state of constant, agitated motion
  • The transaction of selling the baby, Jimmy The Enterprise of the Self
  • Bruno's initial lack of discernible motivation for his actions
  • Bruno's inability to assume the role of a father

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