Across the Road
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Synopsis
Author Jean Dorset has suffered from a bad case of writer's block since his first novel became a bestseller. He lives in a small apartment in Paris with his wife Michelle and, in spite of their ostensible success, the couple are having trouble making ends meet. One day they receive the utterly unexpected news that they are the sole inheritors of a wealthy neighbor, M. Guillemet, whom they have never met. Guillemet has left them his old townhouse along with all of his belongings, but with two conditions -- the first is that the dead man's papers be left untouched, and the second is that his live-in maid Clemence Richbourg remain employed at the estate. The Dorsets soon learn why they were the recipients of such strange generosity. Guillemet had set up a camera with a massive zoom lens pointing to their bedroom window. The couple is shocked and disgusted, but not enough to give up their new tony digs.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mathias Ledoux
- Screenplay & Story
- Valérie Guignabodet
- Original Score
- Gekko
- Original Title
- En face
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Carrere Group D.A., Cinémane Films, M6 Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mathias Ledoux
Valérie Guignabodet
Gekko
Department Leadership Roster
Mathias Ledoux
Director
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Across the Road
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What is Across the Road about?
Author Jean Dorset has suffered from a bad case of writer's block since his first novel became a bestseller. He lives in a small apartment in Paris with his wife Michelle and, in spite of their ostensible success, the couple are having trouble making ends meet. One day they receive the utterly unexpected news that they are the sole inheritors of a wealthy neighbor, M. Guillemet, whom they have never met. Guillemet has left them his old townhouse along with all of his belongings, but with two conditions -- the first is that the dead man's papers be left untouched, and the second is that his live-in maid Clemence Richbourg remain employed at the estate. The Dorsets soon learn why they were the recipients of such strange generosity. Guillemet had set up a camera with a massive zoom lens pointing to their bedroom window. The couple is shocked and disgusted, but not enough to give up their new tony digs.
Who directed Across the Road?
Across the Road was directed by Mathias Ledoux.
Who stars in Across the Road?
The principal cast of Across the Road includes Jean-Hugues Anglade, Clotilde Courau, Christine Boisson, José Garcia, Danièle Lebrun.
When was Across the Road released and how long is it?
Across the Road was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Across the Road?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Across the Road was composed by Gekko.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Across the Road?
Across the Road holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).