Le Fils Aka The Son (2002) Access

The story follows Olivier (played by Olivier Gourmet ), a meticulous carpentry instructor at a trade school for young felons. His quiet, disciplined life is upended by the arrival of a new apprentice, Francis. The film quickly reveals a staggering connection: Francis is the boy who murdered Olivier’s young son years prior.

Much of the film is shot in tight, handheld close-ups, often lingering on the back of Olivier’s neck . This creates a claustrophobic, "fly-on-the-shoulder" perspective that heightens suspense. Le fils aka The Son (2002)

There is no musical score. The soundtrack is composed entirely of ambient sounds—the scraping of saws, the hum of the workshop—which makes every small movement feel monumental. The story follows Olivier (played by Olivier Gourmet