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The House streaming

Original title: Das Haus
2021 Movie Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction 90 min Ages 17+
By: Rick Ostermann With: Max von der Groeben, Samir Fuchs, Valery Tscheplanowa, Hans-Jochen Wagner, Tobias Moretti

THE HOUSE is based on a short story by journalist Dirk Kurbjuweit, set in a near future. It centres on the journalist JOHANN, who is banned from working by the right-wing populist government now in power in Germany and, frustrated, retreats to their luxurious and fully networked weekend home with his wife LUCIA. As political conditions in the country continue to escalate due to an alleged left-wing terrorist attack, their smarthome increasingly develops its own agenda, manipulating the couple and playing them off against each other by revealing intimate secrets. Finally, when two terrorists hunted by the regime show up at the door seeking shelter at Lucia's home, the situation in the house escalates fully as Johann realises that his wife is part of the political resistance. While Johann is still torn between his love for Lucia and the feeling of having been betrayed by her, the house itself finally takes the reins of action.

Filmium rating
56%

Mood

Dark
Dystopian
Suspenseful
Tense
Thrilling

Cast & Crew

Rick Ostermann
Patrick Brunken
Dirk Kurbjuweit
Samir Fuchs
Lisa Vicari
Valery Tscheplanowa
Tobias Moretti
Hans-Jochen Wagner
Max von der Groeben
Daniel Krauss
Director
Dirk Kurbjuweit (Author)
Matthias Bolliger (Cinematographer)
Rick Ostermann (Director)
Screenwriter
Stefan Ciupek (Cinematographer)

Adaptation

Based On Short Story

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Atmospheric
Close-Up
Immersive
Interior Shots
Sensor-Based Imagery
Visual Effects

Narrative Structure

House As Central Setting
Psychological Confinement

Pace

Building
Claustrophobic
Gradual
Intense
Slow-Paced

Runtime

Around 90 Minutes

Soundtrack

Ambient Sound
Electronic Score

Style

Cinematic
Dark
Futuristic
Linear
Modern
Psychological

Time-Period

2029
Future Setting

Central Conflict

Ai Rebellion
House As Antagonist
Internal Struggle
Man Vs. Machine
Man Vs. Society
Political Persecution

Characters

Ai House System
Johann Hellström
Lucia
Terrorists

Ending

Ambiguous
Escape
House Shutdown

Historical Context

2029
Near Future
Technological Dystopia

Key Plot Points

Escape Attempt
House Malfunction
Terrorist Attack

Plot

Dystopian Germany
Political Conflict
Political Resistance
Psychological Thriller
Smart Home Rebellion
Technological Horror

Setting

Futuristic
Hamburg
Island
Isolated
Luxurious
Luxurious Digital House
Sweden

Shooting Location

Hamburg
Sweden
Vindö Island

Theme

Ai Rebellion
Authoritarian Control
Fragility Of Democracy
Personal Autonomy
Privacy Invasion
Technology And Society

Genre

Dystopian
Psychological Horror
Science Fiction
Thriller

Audiences

Adults
Political Drama
Tech Enthusiasts
Thriller Enthusiasts
Thriller Fans

Titles

The House

Reception

Audience Interest
Critical Acclaim
Film Festival Hamburg 2021
Film Festival Nominations
Nominations

Production Countries

Germany
Sweden

Release Year

2021
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