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By Ursula Meier
2007 | 94 min | Drama
A family’s peaceful existence is threatened when a busy highway is opened only meters away from their isolated house in the middle of nowhere.
Adélaïde Leroux
ActorAdélaïde Leroux is a French actress known for her work in European cinema. She made her significant breakthrough with the film "Flanders" (2006), directed by Bruno Dumont, where she played the lead role of Barbe. The film won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival. Leroux also appeared in "Home" (2008), a film by Swiss director Ursula Meier, which was critically acclaimed. Her other notable appearances include "The Girl on the Train" (2009) and "Heatwave" (2011). While her career hasn't seen a plethora of awards, her performances have been recognized and appreciated in the indie and arthouse film circuits.
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