The Safe House (French: La cache) is a 2025 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]
The international co-production between Switzerland, Luxembourg and France was selected in the Competition at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, where it competed for the Golden Bear and had first screening on 20 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 Odesa. While his parents join the historic protests, the family confronts their history when an esteemed guest seeks shelter in their home.
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]
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