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Directed by | François Ozon |
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Screenplay by | François Ozon |
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The Boy in the Last Row by Juan Mayorga |
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Music by | Philippe Rombi |
Cinematography | Jérôme Alméras |
Edited by | Laure Gardette |
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Distributed by | Mars Distribution |
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105 minutes |
Country | France |
Language | French |
Budget | $9.2 million |
Box office | $18.3 million |
In the House (French: Dans la maison) is a 2012 French mystery drama directed by François Ozon. The film's screenplay by Ozon is based on Juan Mayorga's play El chico de la última fila (The Boy in the Last Row).
The film was awarded the main prize at the 2012 San Sebastián International Film Festival, the Golden Shell, as well as the Jury Prize for Best Screenplay.
François Ozon adapted the screenplay from Spanish writer Juan Mayorga's play The Boy in the Last Row. The film was produced through Mandarin Cinéma for a budget of 9.2 million euro. It received support from France 2 Cinéma and Mars Films. Filming took place during eight weeks in August and September 2011.
The film opened in France on 3 October 2012 through Mars Distribution.
In the House earned $9,529,425 in France and $17,860,068 altogether overseas while grossing $389,757 in the United States for a worldwide total of $18,249,825.
The film has received critical acclaim. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 89% of 81 critics gave the film a positive review, for an average rating of 7.4/10.Metacritic gave the film a score of 72 out of 100, based on 25 critics.