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‘I’ve Stopped Looking for the Truth’: Lionel Baier Debuts New Clip for His Berlin Competition Title ‘The Safe House’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Lionel Baier discusses the mix of personal and political in his Berlin Competition player ‘The Safe House.’
Bacteria protect us.” These words float above a scene in which the young boy, armed only with a flashlight, explores corridors filled with books, cherished mementos, and even a miniature Citroën. The boy’s uncles—a visual artist and an aspiring intellectual—add his own flair, while Hinterland, his flamboyant great-grandmother, played by the now 92-year-old Liliane Rovère, regales memories of her home in Odessa, Prokofiev and a life less ordinary. The film’s jazz soundtrack, rich color palette and playful nods to everything from Prokofiev to vintage Citroëns seem to serve as cultural touchstones.
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