The Favourite Son

The Favourite Son (original title: Le Fils préféré) is a 1994 French drama film directed by Nicole Garcia and written by François Dupeyron, Jacques Fieschi and Garcia. It stars Gérard Lanvin, Bernard Giraudeau and Jean-Marc Barr.

Cast

 * Gérard Lanvin as Jean-Paul Mantegna
 * Bernard Giraudeau as Francis
 * Jean-Marc Barr as Philippe
 * Roberto Herlitzka as Raphaël
 * Margherita Buy as Anna Maria
 * Karin Viard as Martine
 * Antoinette Moya as Odetta
 * Pierre Mondy as The dentist

Awards and nominations

 * César Awards (France)
 * Won: Best Actor – Leading Role (Gérard Lanvin)
 * Nominated: Best Actor – Supporting Role (Bernard Giraudeau)
 * Nominated: Best Director (Nicole Garcia)
 * Nominated: Best Film
 * Karlovy Vary Film Festival (Czech Republic)
 * Nominated: Crystal Globe (Nicole Garcia)