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The House of the Bories

1970 · 87 min Drama Romance
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

Julien, a renowned geologist, lives with his wife Isabelle and their two children in a country house. But his sullen, uncompromising attitude leaves tensions high. The arrival of Carl-Stephane, a young German student, brings a breath of fresh air and lightness to the household.

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Original Title La Maison des Bories
Year 1970
Country France
Genre Drama, Romance
Director Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
Runtime 87 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (12 votes)

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The director constructs a quiet storm, exploring how a single outsider can unravel the delicate fabric of a family. It relies on the potent contrast between stifling rigidity and liberating lightness, all conveyed through restrained performances and careful compositions.

What lingers after the final frame is the poignant tension between duty and desire, set against the sun-drenched French countryside. A subtle, emotionally resonant study of liberation. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Jacques Doniol-Valcroze

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