Movie: House Specialty

Top 2 Billed Cast

Dominique Lavanant
Dominique Lavanant

Christiane

Gilberte Géniat
Gilberte Géniat

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    Sophie Tatischeff's short film set in the small town of Sainte-Sévère-sur-Indre, three decades after its use in her father's film 'Jour de Fête'. The conversation from a typical village bar is transplanted to a patisserie with particularly tempting tartlets: 'No reason for us not to have another' says one habitué; 'no more for me thanks,' says another. 'A shortbread at this time of day?' asks the woman behind the counter.

  • Release Date

    1978-01-01

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    5.3

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    2.6 starts
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    Français

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