The House

A quiet, earnest social drama that traces friendship and hardship with gentle warmth and a measured, melancholic tone.

Directed by

Jean Benoît-Lévy

Starring

Andrée Brabant, Jimmy Gaillard

Overview

Jean-Pierre is in love with Jeannette, the sister of his friend Paul. Although he is a good student, he has to quit school and work to help out his poor mother. As Paul finds a better job, his parents forbid him to see Jean-Pierre. As Jean-Pierre's hard work is rewarded with a raise, Paul is fired and turns to alcohol. He eventually ends up in the same factory where Jean-Pierre works. His former friend helps him and builds a house for his mother, Jeannette and him.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Class, friendship, family, politics

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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