France / Belgium / Germany,
1991, 91 min
(Alternative: 88 min)
Directed by:
Jaco Van DormaelScreenplay:
Jaco Van DormaelCinematography:
Walther Vanden EndeComposer:
Pierre van DormaelCast:
Michel Bouquet, Mireille Perrier, Sandrine Blancke, Klaus Schindler, Pascal Duquenne, Nicolas Duvauchelle, Harry Cleven, Bouli Lanners, Bernard Yerlès (more)Plots(1)
Thomas is obsessed with the idea he was swapped at birth with his neighbour Alfred during a hospital fire. Believing the wealthy and privileged Alfred has lived the life he should have had Thomas is heart broken by the loss of his sister and plots his revenge, imagining himself to be the secret agent, Toto the Hero. (Arrow Films)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1992 - Best Film not in the English Language
European Film Awards
- 1991 - Michel Bouquet (Best Actor)
- 1991 - Jaco Van Dormael (Best Screenwriter)
- 1991 - Walther Vanden Ende (Best Cinematographer)
- 1991 - Jaco Van Dormael (Best Young Film)
- 1991 - Sandrine Blancke (Best Supporting Actress)
César Awards
- 1992 - Best Foreign Film
Cannes Film Festival
- 1991 - Jaco Van Dormael (Golden Camera)