The Safe House
La Cache
Synopsis
An eccentric family portrait set during the May 1968 protests in Paris. A nine-year-old boy stays with his grandparents and uncles while his parents protest. When an illustrious guest seeks refuge in the apartment, the family’s dynamics change.
Top Cast
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Dominique Reymond
Mère-Grand
Michel Blanc
Père-Grand
William Lebghil
Grand Oncle
Aurélien Gabrielli
Petit Oncle
Liliane Rovère
Arrière-Pays
Ethan Chimienti
Christophe
Adrien Barazzone
Papa
Larisa Faber
Maman
Louise Chevillotte
La mère (1942)
Gilles Privat
Général de Gaulle
Ivan Georgiev
Max Gomis
Luc Andrié
Claire Deutsch
Sophie Langevin
Mélanie Foulon
Adam Eveillard
Jérôme Varanfrain
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 15, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lionel Baier
- Screenplay & Story
- Lionel Baier, Catherine Charrier
- Original Score
- Diego Baldenweg, Lionel Baldenweg, Nora Baldenweg
- Original Title
- La Cache
- Country of Origin
- France, Luxembourg, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Bande à Part Films, Red Lion, Les Films du Losange, Les Films du Poisson, RTS, SRG SSR, Pathé Films AG (CH)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lionel Baier
Lionel Baier, Catherine Charrier, Christophe Boltanski
Diego Baldenweg, Lionel Baldenweg, Nora Baldenweg
Patrick Lindenmaier
Jean-Stéphane Bron, Agnieszka Ramu
Department Leadership Roster
Lionel Baier
Director
Lionel Baier
Screenplay
Catherine Charrier
Screenplay
Jean-Stéphane Bron
Producer
Agnieszka Ramu
Producer
Patrick Lindenmaier
Director of Photography
Diego Baldenweg
Original Music Composer
Véronique Sacrez
Production Design
Lionel Baldenweg
Original Music Composer
Nora Baldenweg
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Safe House
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What is The Safe House about?
An eccentric family portrait set during the May 1968 protests in Paris. A nine-year-old boy stays with his grandparents and uncles while his parents protest. When an illustrious guest seeks refuge in the apartment, the family’s dynamics change.
Who directed The Safe House?
The Safe House was directed by Lionel Baier.
Who stars in The Safe House?
The principal cast of The Safe House includes Dominique Reymond, Michel Blanc, William Lebghil, Aurélien Gabrielli, Liliane Rovère.
When was The Safe House released and how long is it?
The Safe House was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Safe House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Safe House was composed by Diego Baldenweg, Lionel Baldenweg, Nora Baldenweg.
Is The Safe House based on a book or true story?
The Safe House is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Christophe Boltanski".