The Safe House

They are joined by his two lively uncles— a visual artist and an aspiring intellectual—and his colourful great grandmother from Odessa. The boy (spiritedly played by Ethan Chimienti) spends several days in the apartment while his parents take part in the historic student protests. As the country is turned upside down, the family is forced to confront the past when an illustrious guest seeks shelter in their hideout.

This buoyant comedy explores the free-spirited dynamics of a family during the student protests. An eccentric family portrait it has been adapted from a novel written by one of its members, Christophe Boltanski, nephew of the renowned visual artist Christian Boltanski. Sadly it marks the last screen appearance by Michel Blanc who died earlier this year.

Advisory content: strong language