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The Gilded Cage

2013 · Movie · 90 min · ★ 6.7 · 83% critics

Comedy

A long-settled immigrant couple in Paris has built a quiet life in a small lodge of a grand apartment building, balancing work, family, and close ties with neighbors and employers. When an unexpected opportunity raises the question of returning to their roots, everyday relationships are tested with warmth, humor, and a touch of emotion.

Also known as La cage dorée

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Details
Original title
La Cage Dorée
Years
2013
Release date
2013-04-19
Language
French
Runtime
90 min
Max quality
HD
Critic score
83/100
TMDB rating
6.7/10 (356 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a feel-good, culture-clash family comedy with gentle drama and community warmth; Not for you if you dislike stereotypes, low-stakes conflict, or prefer sharper humor like La Belle Époque.

Pros: warm culture-clash humor; heartfelt family moments; lively bilingual dialogue | Cons: familiar story beats; jokes may not land; some forced drama

Themes

  • paris, france
  • family relationships
  • romance
  • inheritance
  • neighbor neighbor relationship
  • emigrant
  • immigrant family

Awards & recognition

  • Audience Award of the Alpe d'Huez International Comedy Film Festival · 2013
  • European Film Award – People's Choice Award — Best European Film · 2013
  • César Award — Best First Film · 2014 · nominated
  • European Film Award – People's Choice Award — Best European Film · 2013 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Ruben Alves