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This House

2022, Movie, 1h 15min

Shot on dreamy 16 mm, the stunning debut feature from Haitian-Canadian filmmaker Miryam Charles resurrects a tragedy that occurred within her own family—the unresolved death of her cousin—to weave a ghostly and gorgeous reflection on memory, grief, and what could have been. In Bridgeport, Connecticut, a teenage girl is found hanged in her room. While everything points to suicide, the autopsy report reveals something else. Ten years later, the director examines the causes and consequences of this unsolved crime. Like an imagined biography, CETTE MAISON explores the relationship between the security of home and the violence that can jeopardize it.

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Reviews

Critic Marina Ashioti

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...a stunning drama that takes direct inspiration from her cousin's unexpected death.

Read full review at Little White Lies

Critic Leslie Felperin

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The whole film is in fact beautiful and unsettling, like a visit to a stranger’s unconscious.

Read full review at The Guardian

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In the movie "This House," a teenage girl is found dead in her room, and although it appears to be suicide, the autopsy reveals a darker truth. Ten years later, her cousin, who is also the director, delves into the past to uncover the secrets surrounding her death. The film is a ghost story and docudrama that explores the overwhelming grief that lingers long after an unsolved murder. Through a unique blend of fact and fiction, "This House" examines the relationship between the safety of our homes and the violence that can shatter it. Prepare for a haunting and thought-provoking journey that will linger long after the credits roll.

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You can stream This House on: The Criterion Channel

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