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Oct 29 2008 Not Rated 1h 38m
Drama

Along with her husband and three children, Marthe lives in an eden of her own creation, nearly isolated from the rest of the world. The arrival of a construction vehicle, however, pierces their tranquil, hermetic existence—before long a disused highway has been re-opened, and the family finds their home situated in the midst of rush-hour traffic. While the privileges of clean air, quietude and privacy are thus denied them, Marthe remains determined to stay no matter the cost.

Plot

Life for an isolated rural family is upended when a major highway next to their property, constructed 10 years before but apparently abandoned, is finally opened.

Written by

Ursula Meier, Antoine Jaccoud, Raphaëlle Desplechin

Directed by

Ursula Meier

Production Countries

Belgium, France, Switzerland

Production Companies

Archipel 33>35, Need Productions, France 3 Cinéma, RTBF, Eurimages, Office Fédéral de la Culture, CinéCinéma, Cinémage 2, Soficinéma 3, CNC, TSR, Box Productions, Canal+

Languages

Français

Awards

10 wins & 5 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
5,200
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
67
Popularity
NA