What's in a Name (2012)

In the heart of Paris, within the confines of a chic upper-middle-class apartment, a seemingly ordinary dinner party takes a dramatic turn. Vincent, an expectant father-to-be, and his heavily pregnant wife find themselves the guests of honor at a gathering hosted by his sister and brother-in-law. As the evening unfolds, Vincent unveils the controversial name he's chosen for his unborn son, "Adolphe," leaving the room steeped in stunned silence. This unexpected revelation sets the table for a tumultuous feast of repressed emotions, as the once congenial gathering descends into a heated debate. The shockwaves of Vincent's announcement unearth long-buried rivalries and unspoken issues among the group. The name, a metaphorical fuse, ignites a conversation that transforms the dinner into a battlefield of the past. As the night wears on, the apartment becomes a stage for the group's unraveling, with each individual forced to confront uncomfortable truths. "What's in a Name" is a potent exploration of friendship, family, and the power of words, where an expectant couple's choice becomes the catalyst for a cathartic clash of past and present.

What's in a Name is a comedy movie featuring Patrick Bruel and directed by Matthieu Delaporte.

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