The Safe House (film)

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The Safe House
French La cache
Directed by Lionel Baier
Screenplay by
  • Lionel Baier
  • Catherine Charrier
Story by Christophe Boltanski
Based onLa cache
by Christophe Boltanski
Produced byAgnieszka Ramu
Starring
CinematographyPatrick Lindenmaier
Edited by Pauline Gaillard
Music by
Production
companies
  • Bande à part Films
  • Red Lion
  • Les Films du Poisson
  • RTS Radio Télévision Suisse
  • SRG SSR
Distributed by
Release dates
  • February 2025 (2025-02)(Berlinale)
  • 19 March 2025 (2025-03-19)(France)
Running time
88 minutes
Countries
  • Switzerland
  • France
  • Luxembourg
Language
  • French

The Safe House (French : La cache) is an upcoming comedy-drama film written by Lionel Baier and Catherine Charrier, directed by Baier and starring Michel Blanc and Dominique Reymond. Adapted from La Cache by Christophe Boltanski, the film follows nine-year-old boy, who lived through the events of May 1968 hidden away at his grandparents' house, surrounded by his uncles and great-grandmother. [1] [2]

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The international co-production between France, Switzerland and Luxembourg, was selected in the Competition at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, where it will compete for the Golden Bear and have first screening in February 2025 at Berlinale Palast. [3]

Synopsis

Amid the upheaval of Paris in May 1968, a 9-year-old boy Christophe, is thrilled to spend more time with his grandparents in their beloved apartment. He delights in the lively presence of his artistic and intellectual uncles and their spirited great-grandmother from Odessa. While his parents join the historic protests, the family confronts their history when an esteemed guest seeks shelter in their home.

Cast

Production

The film produced by Bande à Part Films, Red Lion, Les Films du Poisson, RTS - Radio Télévision Suisse, SRG SSR is distributed by Pathé Films AG, Les Films du Losange. [4]

Release

The Safe House will have its world premiere in February 2025, as part of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, in Competition. [5] [6]

The film will be released in the French cinemas on 19 March 2025 by The Diamond Films. [7]

In January 2025, France’s mk2 Films acquired the international sales rights of the film. [8]

Accolades

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipientResultRef.
Berlin International Film Festival 23 February 2025 Golden Bear The Safe HousePending [9]

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References

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  2. "La Cache". Unifrance . 18 December 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
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