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The Safe House

The Safe House

20255.91h 30m

Overview

An eccentric family portrait set during the May 1968 protests in Paris. A nine-year-old boy stays with his grandparents and uncles while his parents protest. When an illustrious guest seeks refuge in the apartment, the family’s dynamics change.

Directed by Lionel Baier
Written by Lionel Baier, Christophe Boltanski, Catherine Charrier
Produced by Jean-Stéphane Bron, Agnieszka Ramu
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Top Cast

Dominique Reymond

Dominique Reymond

Mère-Grand

Michel Blanc

Michel Blanc

Père-Grand

William Lebghil

William Lebghil

Grand Oncle

Aurélien Gabrielli

Aurélien Gabrielli

Petit Oncle

Liliane Rovère

Liliane Rovère

Arrière-Pays

Ethan Chimienti

Ethan Chimienti

Christophe

Adrien Barazzone

Adrien Barazzone

Papa

Larisa Faber

Larisa Faber

Maman

Louise Chevillotte

Louise Chevillotte

La mère (1942)

Gilles Privat

Gilles Privat

Général de Gaulle

About The Safe House

The Safe House is a comedy, drama film released in 2025. Directed by Lionel Baier, it stars Dominique Reymond, Michel Blanc, William Lebghil. An eccentric family portrait set during the May 1968 protests in Paris. A nine-year-old boy stays with his grandparents and uncles while his parents protest. When an illustrious guest seeks refuge in the apartment, the family’s dynamics change.

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