The Gilded Cage

The Gilded Cage

Directed by Ruben Alves

Produced by Zazi Films, Pathé Productions

201390 min6.7 / 10

A warm, character-driven comedy about an immigrant family's long-rooted life in Paris, centered on family bonds and the tensions of inheritance and belonging.

In the beautiful area of ​​Paris, Maria and José Ribeiro lived for almost thirty years on the ground floor of a Haussmann building, in their dear little lodge.

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  • Is The Gilded Cage violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is The Gilded Cage scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is The Gilded Cage easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Does The Gilded Cage end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is The Gilded Cage sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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