The House of the Bories

The House of the Bories

1970 · 87 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, Romance

Julien, a renowned geologist, lives with his wife Isabelle and their two children in a country house. But his sullen, uncompromising attitude leaves tensions high. The arrival of Carl-Stephane, a young German student, brings a breath of fresh air and lightness to the household.

Directed by Jacques Doniol-Valcroze · Written by Anne Tromelin

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