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6.3 / 10(79 votes)IMDb20071h 55mFrance

Room of Death

La Chambre des morts

Synopsis

While on a joyride with the headlights turned off, two men hit and kill another man carrying a satchel full of money. The two men decide to take the money and throw the body into a pond and bury the money in a coal hill. The next morning the police discover the body of a kidnapped 12-year blind girl, Melody, in a warehouse near the site of the hit-and-run. They determine that the kidnapper saw the girl's father bringing the ransom to him and also witnessed the hit-and-run and the men stealing the ransom.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 9, 2008

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Alfred Lot
Screenplay & Story
Alfred Lot
Original Score
Nathaniel Méchaly
Original Title
La Chambre des morts
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 55m
Production Studios
Centre Régional des Ressources Audiovisuelles (CRRAV), Produire à Paris

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Alfred Lot

Screenplay & Story

Alfred Lot, Franck Thilliez

Original Score & Music

Nathaniel Méchaly

Director of Photography

Jérôme Alméras

Film Editing

Maryline Monthieux

Producers

Charles Gassot, Jacques Hinstin, Serge Hayat

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Franck Thilliez

Department Leadership Roster

Nathaniel Méchaly

Nathaniel Méchaly

Original Music Composer

Charles Gassot

Charles Gassot

Producer

Jérôme Alméras

Jérôme Alméras

Director of Photography

Maryline Monthieux

Maryline Monthieux

Editor

Alfred Lot

Alfred Lot

Screenplay

Alfred Lot

Alfred Lot

Director

Jean-Pierre Fouillet

Production Design

Olivier Bériot

Olivier Bériot

Costume Design

Serge Hayat

Serge Hayat

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Room of Death.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Room of Death

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Room of Death about?

While on a joyride with the headlights turned off, two men hit and kill another man carrying a satchel full of money. The two men decide to take the money and throw the body into a pond and bury the money in a coal hill. The next morning the police discover the body of a kidnapped 12-year blind girl, Melody, in a warehouse near the site of the hit-and-run. They determine that the kidnapper saw the girl's father bringing the ransom to him and also witnessed the hit-and-run and the men stealing the ransom.

Who directed Room of Death?

Room of Death was directed by Alfred Lot.

Who stars in Room of Death?

The principal cast of Room of Death includes Mélanie Laurent, Éric Caravaca, Gilles Lellouche, Jonathan Zaccaï, Céline Sallette.

When was Room of Death released and how long is it?

Room of Death was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.

Who composed the musical score for Room of Death?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Room of Death was composed by Nathaniel Méchaly.

Is Room of Death based on a book or true story?

Room of Death is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Franck Thilliez".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Room of Death?

Room of Death holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).