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Rich kid gets a brother he never ordered. Chaos ensues, feelings optional.
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Anibal (2000)

Privileged tantrumsFound family frictionEuro-drama realness

Overview

DramaTV Movie

Ten-year-old Edgar, the son of a wealthy family, finds his world turned upside down when his parents decide to adopt Anibal, a Peruvian boy, whom Edgar considers an intruder.

Flag of FRFRFrench
Content warning
Class and entitlementChosen vs. biological familyColonial undertones in adoptionChildhood jealousy as warfare

Standout Aspects

Acting

The two kids carry this—no cute child actor nonsense here.

Direction

Boutron lets silence do the screaming.

Best for:Solo: Rainy afternoon when you want to feel something complicated.·Family: If your family can handle awkward dinner conversations after.
Heads up:Emotional: Abandonment themes that'll wreck parents more than kids.
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Director

Pierre Boutron

ReleasedJun 7, 2000
Runtime1h 36m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelheavy
Taurus Film
France 2

Top Cast

Isabelle Gélinas

Isabelle Gélinas

Lolly

Michel Duchaussoy

Michel Duchaussoy

Lucas

Roger Hanin

Roger Hanin

l'acteur

Bernhard Schir

Bernhard Schir

Hugues

Axel Milberg

Axel Milberg

Le docteur chevalier

Anne-Marie Philipe

Anne-Marie Philipe

La juge

Philippe Brigaud

Philippe Brigaud

Le pharmacien

Jean-Marie Cornille

Jean-Marie Cornille

André

Jean Dell

Jean Dell

Didier

Marie-Laure Descoureaux

Marie-Laure Descoureaux

Solange

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Angelo Rosso-Aguirre was a non-actor discovered in Peru; this was his only film.

Cultural

The 2000s French TV movie boom loved 'problematic adoption' narratives—this one's actually thoughtful about it.

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