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In the House streaming

Original title: Dans la maison
2012 Movie France Mystery, Drama, Thriller, Comedy 105 min Ages 15+
By: François Ozon With: Denis Ménochet, Emmanuelle Seigner, Ernst Umhauer, Vincent Schmitt, Jean-François Balmer

French teacher, Germain, sets his class the task of writing an essay – and is highly disappointed with the results. His near adult pupils produce drab writing, free of expression. Shy Claude’s essay is the only one that is interesting, if somewhat bizarre. In it, he describes sneaking into the home of fellow pupil, Raphael, and describes everything he sees there. Germain is impressed by Claude’s work. Disturbed and fascinated in equal measure by his voyeurism, Germain begins with increasing obsession to encourage the young man in the hope of receiving a sequel to the story – much to the sorrow of his wife, who harbours uneasy feelings about the situation. And with just cause: As Claude’s tales continue, things steer increasingly out of control…

Filmium rating
72%

Festival Achievements

European Film Awards 2013
Awards:
European Screenwriter
Nominations:
European Director • European Actor
Selections:
Feature Film Selection
Zurich Film Festival 2012
Selections:
Programme

Mood

Dark
Entertaining
Intriguing
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

François Ozon
Juan Mayorga
Fabrice Luchini
Vincent Schmitt
Denis Ménochet
Jean-François Balmer
Ernst Umhauer
Kristin Scott Thomas
Emmanuelle Seigner
Bastien Ughetto

Adaptation

Play Adaptation
Theatre-Based

Budget

Independent
Mid-Budget
Quality Production

Cinematic Technique

Intimate
Realistic
Stylized

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven
Character-Focused
Dialogue-Driven
Non-Linear
Psychological

Pace

Deliberate
Reflective
Steady

Soundtrack

Evocative
Subtle
Thematic

Style

Adaptation
Poetic

Time-Period

2010S
Contemporary

Central Conflict

Betrayal
Identity Deception
Manipulation
Moral Boundaries
Moral Conflict
Student Manipulation

Characters

Gifted Student
Literature Teacher
Manipulator
Mother
Student
Teacher
Teacher'S Wife

Ending

Ambiguous
Bittersweet
Open-Ended
Reflective
Thought-Provoking

Historical Context

2010S
Contemporary

Key Plot Points

Bonding
Dismissal
Seduction
Seduction Of Teacher'S Wife
Student Writes About House
Teacher Dismissed

Plot

Complex Relationships
Literature Classroom
Manipulative
Psychological Manipulation
Student-Teacher Relationship
Transgressive

Setting

Classroom
Domestic
House
Intimate

Shooting Location

France

Theme

Identity
Moral Ambiguity
Power Dynamics

Genre

Comedy
Drama

Audiences

Adults
Teenagers

Titles

In The House

Awards

Best Screenplay
Golden Shell
Jury Prize

Box Office Success

Overseas Earnings
Successful

Critical Reception

89% Rotten Tomatoes
Critical Acclaim
High Ratings
Positive Reviews

Festivals

International
Prestigious
San Sebastián
San Sebastián International Film Festival

Popularity

Critically Acclaimed

Ratings

Highly Rated

Reception

Acclaimed
Award-Winning
Critical Acclaim
Positive Reviews

Production Countries

France

Release Year

2012
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