The Housekeeper (2002)
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One of France's most respected filmmakers, Claude Berri here brings viewers the story of Jacques (Jean-Pierre Bacri) a middle-aged sound engineer whose wife has just left him. Living on his own for the first time in years, Jacques decides it's high time to clean up his life, literally and figuratively. In short order he hires Laura (Emilie Dequenne, a bright, vivacious young housekeeper, to bring order to his apartment. Laura's presence makes Jacques realize what has been missing from his life, and as their relationship evolves over the subsequent months, both Jacques and Laura gain uncomfortable knowledge of one another, and of themselves. ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jean-Pierre Bacri, Émilie Dequenne, (more)
- Director(s):
- Claude Berri
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Housekeeper
One of France's most respected filmmakers, Claude Berri here brings viewers the story of Jacques (Jean-Pierre Bacri) a middle-aged sound engineer whose wife has just left him. Living on his own for the first time in years, Jacques decides it's high time to clean up his life, literally and figuratively. In short order he hires Laura (Emilie Dequenne, a bright, vivacious young housekeeper, to bring order to his apartment. Laura's presence makes Jacques realize what has been missing from his life, and as their relationship evolves over the subsequent months, both Jacques and Laura gain uncomfortable knowledge of one another, and of themselves. ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 86 mins
Complete Cast of The Housekeeper
- Jean-Pierre Bacri - Jacques
- Brigitte Catillon - Claire
- Axelle Abbadie - Helene
- Émilie Dequenne - Laura
- Jacques Frantz - Ralph
- Catherine Breillat - Constance
- Director(s):
- Claude Berri
- Writer(s):
- Claude Berri
- Producer(s):
- Claude Berri
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Categories:
- Romance, Independent Films
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