The Lodger
Messe basse
“Don't dig up the ghosts of the past.”
Synopsis
Julie just started university in Bordeaux. She moves into the house of Elizabeth, an old widow who lends her a room in exchange for her help with daily chores. There’s one condition: acting as if Victor, Elizabeth’s dead husband, was still alive. But soon, Julie starts feeling his presence… and an inescapable and dangerous love triangle begins.
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The Lodger - Out on digital download and DVD from October 18th
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Angoulême Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 16, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Baptiste Drapeau
- Screenplay & Story
- Ollivier Briand, Mauricio Carrasco, Baptiste Drapeau
- Original Title
- Messe basse
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Capricci Films, Mon Ballon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Baptiste Drapeau
Ollivier Briand, Mauricio Carrasco, Baptiste Drapeau
Thomas Robineau
Department Leadership Roster
Ollivier Briand
Screenplay
Mauricio Carrasco
Screenplay
Baptiste Drapeau
Screenplay
Thomas Robineau
Editor
Baptiste Drapeau
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lodger
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What is The Lodger about?
Julie just started university in Bordeaux. She moves into the house of Elizabeth, an old widow who lends her a room in exchange for her help with daily chores. There’s one condition: acting as if Victor, Elizabeth’s dead husband, was still alive. But soon, Julie starts feeling his presence… and an inescapable and dangerous love triangle begins.
Who directed The Lodger?
The Lodger was directed by Baptiste Drapeau.
Who stars in The Lodger?
The principal cast of The Lodger includes Jacqueline Bisset, Alice Isaaz, Bastien Ughetto, François-Dominique Blin, Quentin Laclotte.
When was The Lodger released and how long is it?
The Lodger was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lodger?
The Lodger holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).