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The Gilded Cage

2013 · Movie · 90 min
B

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71/100

Averaged across 6 ratings · 23.7K votes

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A Portuguese immigrant couple have been reliable and cherished live-in servants for a wealthy Parisian family for decades. Their quiet life is upended when they unexpectedly inherit a substantial property in their native village, offering them a chance to return home and retire in comfort. However, their plans are complicated by the utter dependence of their employers, who cannot conceive of life without them, and a myriad of bureaucratic obstacles. The film humorously and poignantly explores the clash between dreams and duty, and the invisible barriers of class and culture.

Details

Director
Ruben Alves
Released
19 April 2013
Country
France
Language
French
Runtime
90 min
Budget
$7.0M
Box office
$11.3M
Awards
4 wins, 1 nomination

This title elsewhere

Rita Blanco

Rita Blanco

Maria Ribeiro

Joaquim de Almeida

Joaquim de Almeida

José Ribeiro

Roland Giraud

Roland Giraud

Francis Caillaux

Chantal Lauby

Chantal Lauby

Solange Caillaux

Barbara Cabrita

Barbara Cabrita

Paula Ribeiro

Lannick Gautry

Lannick Gautry

Charles Caillaux

Awards & nominations

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4 wins from 5 nominations across 3 ceremonies

César Award 2014 Best First Film Nominee
2013 Alpe d'Huez International Comedy Film Festival 2013 Audience Award of the Alpe d'Huez International Comedy Film Festival Winner
26th European Film Awards 2013 Best European Film Hugo Gélin Winner
26th European Film Awards 2013 Best European Film Jean-André Yerlès Winner
26th European Film Awards 2013 Best European Film Ruben Alves Winner

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