Private Property

2006 1h 35m FR

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6.5

SOLID

★6.5TMDB · 39

Drama

Synopsis

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Pascale leads a lonely life with her adult sons François and Thierry at a rural estate subsidized by her ex-husband's alimony payments. When Pascale falls for neighbor Jan, she makes plans to move in with him. But Pascale's twin sons -- loafers who treat her like a servant and refuse to accept the responsibilities of adulthood -- won't let her go. The family remains locked in a stalemate until someone makes a startling move.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Isabelle Huppert
Pascale
Jérémie Renier
Thierry
Yannick Renier
François
Patrick Descamps
Luc
Kris Cuppens
Jan
Raphaëlle Lubansu
Anne
Sabine Riche
Gerda
Dirk Tuypens
Dirk

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Joachim Lafosse
Writers: François Pirot, Joachim Lafosse
Languages: French
Countries: Belgium, France, Luxembourg

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ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Belgium, France, Luxembourg.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Joachim Lafosse, shot by Hichame Alaouié. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Benoît Biral. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Sophie Vercruysse shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Isabelle Huppert and Jérémie Renier and Yannick Renier carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0855895 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 39 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Joachim Lafosse directs. Hichame Alaouié behind the camera. Benoît Biral scores. Sophie Vercruysse cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Belgium, France, Luxembourg. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 20 years ago.
2International production across 3 countries: Belgium, France, Luxembourg.
3Directed by Joachim Lafosse, shot by Hichame Alaouié. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Benoît Biral. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Sophie Vercruysse shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Isabelle Huppert and Jérémie Renier and Yannick Renier carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0855895 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 39 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.