The Door (2012)

There are those who sweep and those who pay others to sweep.

The Door (2012) poster

Emerenc, an elderly and private woman, is hired to be the housekeeper of a struggling writer, Magda. An event in the writer's life prompts Emerenc to disclose details of her traumatizing past, which will bond the two women forever. Based on the novel by Magda Szabó.

Director: István Szabó
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Elemér Ragályi
Editing: Réka Lemhényi
Production: Metrol Technology, Film-Art Kft., Intuit Pictures, Bankside Films, Head Gear Films, ARD Degeto
Country: Germany, Hungary, United Kingdom
Language: Deutsch, English
Original Language: en

Keywords

budapest, hungary, cat, married couple, author, maid, invisible, dog, housekeeper, rainstorm, stubbornness, mysterious, struggling writer, secretiveness, communist era, elderly woman

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Door about?
Emerenc, an elderly and private woman, is hired to be the housekeeper of a struggling writer, Magda. An event in the writer's life prompts Emerenc to disclose details of her traumatizing past, which will bond the two women forever. Based on the novel by Magda Szabó.
Who directed The Door?
The Door was directed by István Szabó.
Who stars in The Door?
The Door stars Helen Mirren, Martina Gedeck, Károly Eperjes, Péter Andorai, Enikő Börcsök, Gábor Koncz.
How long is The Door?
The Door has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is The Door?
The Door is a Drama film.
Where was The Door produced?
The Door was produced in Germany, Hungary, United Kingdom.