François grew up in Liège , which is in the French-speaking area of Belgium , and in 2005 she was discovered by two film producers ( Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne ) who gave her the principal female part in their film entitled '' L'Enfant – The Child '' . This kitchen sink drama , which takes place not far from François 's home town in the run-down industrial town of Seraing , features a young couple , Bruno and Sonia . The couple live off social security benefits and the proceeds of Bruno 's robberies – he is the head of a gang of thieves . When Sonia gives birth to a baby , Bruno cold-bloodedly sells their child to a dealer for a few thousand euros . This film was awarded the Palme d'Or at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival
2005 Cannes Film Festival
2005 Cannes Film Festival
Déborah François