Isabelle Huppert: 'It's called Home, but it becomes hell'
Synopsis
Isabelle Huppert describes the film as a fable and metaphor about family life, stating, "it's called home, but it becomes hell."
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Synopsis
Isabelle Huppert discusses her role in Ursula Meier's 2008 film, Home, during a talk with Andrew Pulver. She describes the film as an allegory about family life and the challenges of living together. Huppert notes that while the story begins with a depiction of normal family dynamics, it ultimately reveals how the concept of home can turn into a source of conflict. She references influences from filmmakers like Jacques Tati and Alfred Hitchcock in shaping the film's vision.
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Why Watch
- See how family dynamics can reflect broader societal issues.
- Find out why the film is described as a metaphor for our lives.
- Meet characters that represent universal family archetypes.
Did You Know
- The film features characters that are more archetypes than psychological figures.
- Isabelle Huppert describes the film as a metaphor about family life.
- The film is called 'Home,' but Huppert states it becomes 'hell.'
- Huppert references Jacques Tati and Hitchcock as influences on the film.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the theme of the film discussed by Isabelle Huppert?
The film has a theme that lies between reality and surrealism, presenting characters as archetypes rather than real psychological characters.
What does Isabelle Huppert say about the family depicted in the film?
Huppert describes the family as universal and eternal, embodying common themes such as happiness, dependence, and sexuality.
Did Isabelle Huppert know the director's work before taking the film?
Yes, she was familiar with the director's previous work in television, which she found to be very good.
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