The House (2007)

The House (2007) poster

Malo has separated from his wife and a divorce is in the works. His children leave with his wife on holiday, and he is lonely and depressed. His friend Rémi drags him to a party in the country, and driving back they see by chance a notice of a house being sold at auction by creditors. The low reserve price surprises them and they go round to have a look. Finding the door open, Malo picks up a letter from a little girl to her father saying she misses him - moved by the resonance with his own daughter, Malo accidentally takes the note with him when they leave in a hurry. He then resolves to return the note to the now grown-up little girl Cloé, but of course it's awkward to explain how he got it. He learns that she really doesn't want to sell the house, which is all that remains of her childhood. The relationship between them develops, and emotions run high at the auction. Ultimately the film explores whether Malo can give both or either Cloé and his daughter what they want/need,

Director: Manuel Poirier
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
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Screenplay

Music: Lhasa, Jean Massicotte
Cinematography: Pierre Milon
Editing: Simon Jacquet
Country: France
Language: Français
Box Office: $166,503
Original Language: fr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The House about?
Malo has separated from his wife and a divorce is in the works. His children leave with his wife on holiday, and he is lonely and depressed. His friend Rémi drags him to a party in the country, and driving back they see by chance a notice of a house being sold at auction by creditors. The low reserve price surprises them and they go round to have a look. Finding the door open, Malo picks up a letter from a little girl to her father saying she misses him - moved by the resonance with his own daughter, Malo accidentally takes the note with him when they leave in a hurry. He then resolves to return the note to the now grown-up little girl Cloé, but of course it's awkward to explain how he got it. He learns that she really doesn't want to sell the house, which is all that remains of her childhood. The relationship between them develops, and emotions run high at the auction. Ultimately the film explores whether Malo can give both or either Cloé and his daughter what they want/need,
Who directed The House?
The House was directed by Manuel Poirier.
Who stars in The House?
The House stars Sergi López, Bruno Salomone, Bérénice Bejo, Barbara Schulz, Florence Darel, Catherine Riaux.
How long is The House?
The House has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is The House?
The House is a Drama film.
How much did The House gross?
The House grossed $166,503 worldwide.
Where was The House produced?
The House was produced in France.