The Housekeeper
Une femme de ménage
Synopsis
After his wife leaves him for another man, Jacques hires a housekeeper, Laura, to keep his Paris apartment in order. As he starts increasing her hours and spending more time with her on her days off, Jacques is torn between the pleasure of Laura's company, and the headache that such an intrusion brings to his new domain of singlehood.
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Jean-Pierre Bacri
Jacques
Émilie Dequenne
Laura
Brigitte Catillon
Claire
Catherine Breillat
Constance
Jacques Frantz
Ralph
Axelle Abbadie
Hélène
Apollinaire Louis-Philippe Dogue
Ernest, Bartender
Amalric Gérard
Julien
Laurence Colussi
Woman on the Terrace
Djura
Singer
Nathalie Boutefeu
Young Girl at Concert
Xavier Maly
assistant de Jacques
Abel Nahmias
Neighbor
Daniel Humair
Musician
René Urtreger
Musician
Pierre Michelot
Musician
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Berri
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Berri
- Original Score
- Frédéric Botton
- Original Title
- Une femme de ménage
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- TF1 Films Production, Pathé Renn Productions, Hirsch
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Berri
Claude Berri, Christian Oster
Frédéric Botton
Éric Gautier
François Gédigier
Pierre Grunstein, Claude Berri
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Berri
Director
Claude Berri
Producer
Corinne Jorry
Costume Design
Éric Gautier
Director of Photography
Hoang Thanh At
Production Design
Frédéric Botton
Original Music Composer
François Gédigier
Editor
Claude Berri
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Housekeeper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Housekeeper about?
After his wife leaves him for another man, Jacques hires a housekeeper, Laura, to keep his Paris apartment in order. As he starts increasing her hours and spending more time with her on her days off, Jacques is torn between the pleasure of Laura's company, and the headache that such an intrusion brings to his new domain of singlehood.
Who directed The Housekeeper?
The Housekeeper was directed by Claude Berri.
Who stars in The Housekeeper?
The principal cast of The Housekeeper includes Jean-Pierre Bacri, Émilie Dequenne, Brigitte Catillon, Catherine Breillat, Jacques Frantz.
When was The Housekeeper released and how long is it?
The Housekeeper was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Housekeeper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Housekeeper was composed by Frédéric Botton.
Is The Housekeeper based on a book or true story?
The Housekeeper is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Christian Oster".