Home
Fiction, 98 min.
by Ursula Meier
Switzerland / France / Belgium, May 2008
Inmitten einer ruhigen und kargen Landschaft erstreckt sich so weit das Auge reicht eine leere Autobahn, die seit dem Bau vor mehreren Jahren unbenutzt geblieben ist und langsam verfällt. Am Rande des von Pflanzen durchdrungenen Asphalts, nur wenige Meter von der Einzäunung entfernt, befindet sich ein einsames Haus mit einem kleinen Garten. In diesem Haus wohnt eine Familie. Der Sommer beginnt, und die Arbeiten werden wiederaufgenommen. Die Autobahn soll in Betrieb genommen werden …
Open / CloseCredits
Directed by:
Ursula Meier
Written by:
Ursula Meier, Antoine Jaccoud, Raphaëlle Valbrunne
World Premiere: May 2008
Original Version:
French, colour,
35mm,
98 min.
Production:
Box Productions sàrl, Archipel 35, Need Productions, RTS Radio Télévision Suisse, SRG SSR, France 3 Cinéma, RTBF - Radio Télévision Belge de la Communauté Française
Producer:
Elena Tatti, Thierry Spicher
Cinematography:
Agnès Godard
Editing:
Susana Rossberg
Location Sound Mix:
Luc Yersin
Sound Editing:
Etienne Curchod
Rerecording Sound Mix:
Franco Piscopo
Art Direction:
Ivan Niclass
Lighting:
Olivier Régent, Jean-Pierre Baronsky
Costumes:
Anna Van Brée
Open / CloseCast
- Isabelle Huppert
- Olivier Gourmet
- Adélaïde Leroux
- Madeleine Budd
- Kacey Mottet Klein
Open / CloseWorld Sales / World Rights
World Sales:
Memento Films International
Open / CloseWorldwide Distribution
Distribution Switzerland:
Filmcoopi Zürich AG
Distribution Austria:
Polyfilm Verleih
Distribution Belgium:
Lumière Production
Distribution Canada:
Axia Films
Distribution Croatia:
Continental Film
Distribution France:
Diaphana Distribution
Distribution Great Britain:
Soda Pictures
Distribution Luxemburg:
Lumière Production
Distribution Netherlands:
Lumière Production
Distribution Portugal:
Atalanta Filmes
Distribution Russia:
Maywin Media
Distribution Turkey:
Barbar Films
Distribution Argentina:
Primer Plano Film Group SA
Distribution Bangladesh:
Alliance Atlantis
Distribution Bhoutan:
Alliance Atlantis
Distribution Bulgaria:
Radivision
Distribution Chile:
Primer Plano Film Group SA
Distribution Cyprus:
Rosebud
Distribution Czech Republic:
SPI International
Distribution Germany:
Arsenal Filmverleih GmbH
Distribution Greece:
Rosebud
Distribution Hungary:
SPI International
Distribution India:
Alliance Atlantis
Distribution Ireland:
Soda Pictures
Distribution Italy:
Teodora Film
Distribution Nepal:
Alliance Atlantis
Distribution Norway:
Film Optimistene TBA
Distribution Pakistan:
Alliance Atlantis
Distribution Paraguay:
Primer Plano Film Group SA
Distribution Poland:
SPI International
Distribution Romania:
IF Independenta Film
Distribution Slovak Republic:
SPI International
Distribution Slovenia:
Continental Film
Distribution Spain:
Piràmide Films
Distribution Sri Lanka:
Alliance Atlantis
Distribution Taiwan:
AV-Jet international Media Co Ltd
Distribution Uruguay:
Primer Plano Film Group SA
Distribution USA:
Lorber Digital
Open / CloseAwards
- Ankara, Flying Broom Women's Film Festival, FIPRESCI Award 2010
- Athens, Festival du film francophone, Grand prix de la ville d'Athènes 2009
- Barcelona, Mostra internacional de films de dones, Prix du public 2009
- Luzern, Bundesamt für Kultur, Swiss Film Prize Quartz "Best Emerging Actor or Actress" 2009
- Luzern, Bundesamt für Kultur, Swiss Film Prize Quartz "Best Fiction Film" 2009
- Luzern, Bundesamt für Kultur, Swiss Film Prize Quartz "Best Screenplay" 2009
- Monterrey, Monterrey International Film Festival, Best Cinematography 2009
- Monterrey, Monterrey International Film Festival, Best Sound 2009
- Paris, SACD Société des Auteurs et Compositeurs Dramatiques, Prix SACD Nouveau Talent Cinéma 2009
- Rabat, Festival International du Cinéma d'Auteur de Rabat, Prix du meilleur scénario 2009
- Strasbourg, Prix Odyssée du Conseil de l'Europe, Prix Odyssée du Conseil de l'Europe - Droit de l'Homme 2009
- Torun, 9th International Film Festival Tofifest, Goldener Engel 2009
- Angoulême, Festival du Film Francophone d'Angoulême, Mention spéciale du Jury 2008
- Angoulême, Festival du Film Francophone d'Angoulême, Valois de la mise en scène 2008
- Mar del Plata, Festival International de Cine de Mar del Plata, ADF Award Best Photographer of International Competition (Argentinean Photography Authors Association) 2008
- Mar del Plata, Festival International de Cine de Mar del Plata, «Silver Astor» to the Best Actress 2008
- Namur, Festival international du film francophone, Bayard d'Or de la Meilleure Photographie 2008
- Reykjavik, Reykjavik International Film Festival, FIPRESCI Award 2008
- Tübingen, Französische Filmtage Tübingen-Stuttgart, Deutsch-Französischer Preis der Jugendjury 2008
- Tübingen, Französische Filmtage Tübingen-Stuttgart, Kritikerpreis 2008
- Tübingen, Französische Filmtage Tübingen-Stuttgart, Tübinger Filmtage-Preis 2008
Open / CloseFestivals
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Kolkata,
17th Kolkata Film Festival,
10.11.2011 – 17.11.2011
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Braunschweig,
25. Internationales Filmfest Braunschweig,
08.11.2011 – 13.11.2011
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Huy,
10e Festival international des Ecoles de Cinéma,
20.10.2010 – 24.10.2010
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Ankara,
13th Flying Broom International Women's Film Festival, Competition,
06.05.2010 – 13.05.2010
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Minneapolis/St. Paul,
28th Minneapolis-St.Paul International Film Festival,
15.04.2010 – 29.04.2010
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Portland OR,
33rd Portland International Film Festival,
11.02.2010 – 28.02.2010
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Palm Springs,
21st Palm Springs International Film Festival,
05.01.2010 – 18.01.2010
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Bangkok,
7th World Film Festival Bangkok,
06.11.2009 – 15.11.2009
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Namur,
24e Festival international du film francophone,
02.10.2009 – 09.10.2009
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Monterrey,
5th Monterrey International Film Festival, Competition,
21.08.2009 – 29.08.2009
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Melbourne,
58th Melbourne International Film Festival,
24.07.2009 – 09.08.2009
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Intragna,
2. Film Festival Centovalli,
10.07.2009 – 19.07.2009
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Torun,
7th Tofifest International Film Festival Torun, Competition,
26.06.2009 – 03.07.2009
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Rabat,
Festival International du Cinéma d'Auteur de Rabat,
20.06.2009 – 30.06.2009
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Shanghai,
12th Shanghai International Film Festival,
13.06.2009 – 21.06.2009
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Barcelona,
17 Mostra internacional de films de dones Barcelona,
11.06.2009 – 21.06.2009
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Luzern,
49th Festival Rose d'Or,
02.05.2009 – 05.05.2009
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San Francisco,
52nd San Francisco International Film Festival, Competition,
23.04.2009 – 07.05.2009
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Linz,
6. Crossing Europe Filmfestival Linz,
20.04.2009 – 26.04.2009
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Athens,
10e Festival du film francophone Athène,
02.04.2009 – 12.04.2009
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New York,
38th New Directors/New Films New York,
25.03.2009 – 05.04.2009
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Annonay,
26e Festival International du Premier Film Annonay,
30.01.2009 – 09.02.2009
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Saarbrücken,
30. Filmfestival Max Ophüls Preis Saarbrücken,
26.01.2009 – 01.02.2009
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Solothurn,
44. Solothurner Filmtage,
19.01.2009 – 25.01.2009
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Vendôme,
17e Festival du Film en Vendôme,
05.12.2008 – 12.12.2008
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Villefranche,
13es Rencontres du cinéma francophone en Beaujolais,
29.11.2008 – 07.12.2008
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Bratislava,
10th Bratislava International Film Festival, Competition,
28.11.2008 – 06.12.2008
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Stockholm,
19th Stockholm International Film Festival,
20.11.2008 – 30.11.2008
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Bellinzona,
21. Castellinaria Festival internazionale del cinema giovane,
15.11.2008 – 22.11.2008
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Tallinn,
12th Black Nights Film Festival Tallinn,
13.11.2008 – 07.12.2008
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Tübingen,
25. Französische Filmtage Tübingen, Competition,
11.11.2008 – 19.11.2008
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Mar del Plata,
23 Festival international de Cine de Mar del Plata, Competition,
06.11.2008 – 16.11.2008
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Tokyo,
21st Tokyo International Film Festival,
18.10.2008 – 26.10.2008
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London,
52nd London Film Festival,
16.10.2008 – 30.10.2008
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Namur,
23e Festival international du film francophone, Competition,
26.09.2008 – 03.10.2008
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Reykjavik,
Reykjavik International Film Festival,
25.09.2008 – 05.10.2008
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Rio de Janeiro,
Festival do Rio - Rio de Janeiro's International Film Festival,
25.09.2008 – 09.10.2008
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Bienne,
4e Festival du Film Français d'Helvétie,
17.09.2008 – 21.09.2008
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Angoulême,
Festival du Film Francophone d'Angoulême,
28.08.2008 – 31.08.2008
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Montréal,
32e Festival des films du monde Montréal,
21.08.2008 – 01.09.2008
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München,
26. Filmfest München,
20.06.2008 – 28.06.2008
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Cannes,
47e Semaine Internationale de la Critique Cannes,
14.05.2008 – 23.05.2008
Open / CloseNews
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World premiere for “Home“ in Cannes
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Swiss presence in Cannes
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Sales success for “Home” in Cannes
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Swiss films at the Filmfest München
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Awards for fiction film “Home”
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European Film Awards 2008: two Swiss films up for nominations
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Strong presence for Swiss film productions at film festival in Namur
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“Home”, “Luftbusiness” and “Walpurgis” in Mar del Plata
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Numerous awards for Swiss films
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“Home” – winning film at Tübingen Film Festival
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Vendôme celebrates Ursula Meier
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Balance 2008: success for Swiss films at major international festivals
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International distribution for five Swiss films is granted
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Fiction film “Home” nominated for the Prix Lumières in Paris
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Strong Swiss presence in the running for “Max Ophuels Preis”
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“Home” nominated for a César Award
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Awarding of the Swiss Film Prize QUARTZ 2009
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Award for “Out of Bounds” at the Annonay (F) Film Festival
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Awarding of the Swiss Film Prize QUARTZ 2009
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Ursula Meier and Kacey Mottet Klein in New York
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Grand Prize for “Home” in Athens
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Baier and Meier – two Swiss filmmakers capture the hearts of Linz
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“Home”, “Tulpan” and “Nomad’s Land” at festival in San Francisco
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“Focus Switzerland” at International Film Festival in Shanghai
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Three-country meeting for filmmakers held in Stresa
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Swiss cinema spanning several generations at Tofifest in Poland
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Golden Angel for “Home” at Tofifest in Torun (Poland)
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Swiss films at film festival in Melbourne
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“Home” wins two awards in Mexico
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“Home” in the ranking for an Oscar
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Swiss films celebrate premieres in Namur
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Foreign distribution promoted for six Swiss films
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Release in the USA bolsters Oscar campaign for “Home”
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Ursula Meier in Palm Springs with “Home”
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FIPRESCI Prize for “Home” at Women’s Film Festival in Ankara
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3x3: extensive Swiss presence at China Independent Film Festival in Nanjing
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Films by “Groupe 5” and young Swiss filmmakers in Brazil
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“Focus Switzerland: Mountains And More” in Calcutta
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Berlinale 2012: Swiss films in competition
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Berlinale 2012: seven films and Switzerland’s Shooting Star
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Swiss documentaries: releases and presentation at festivals in France










