Sharp writing and authentic performances ground this relationship drama about how the pursuit of money and security can strain even our closest relationships.
Tag: Florian Zeller
“The Son”
The film aims for realism in its depiction of a mental health crisis that’s tearing a family apart, but Zeller’s style leans too heavily on in-your-face aggressiveness and melodrama.
“The Father”
Paints a poignant and effective picture from the point of view of a person struggling with dementia.
