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Scene from House of Sand and Fog (2003)
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| Duration: 41 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: bLACK mAGiC |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 10 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 704x384 | Added: 2005-May-01 |
Actresses in this Scene
Jennifer Connelly
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Alternate Names: JenCon, JennConn, Jennifer Lynn Connelly, Τζένιφερ Λιν Κόνελι, جنیفر کانلی, جينيفر كونلي, 珍妮佛‧康納莉, 珍妮佛康娜莉, 珍妮弗·康奈利
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Full Biography
Jennifer Lynn Connelly, born December 12, 1970, began her acting career as a child model before debuting in 'Once Upon a Time in America' (1984). She appeared in various films like 'Phenomena', 'Labyrinth', and 'The Rocketeer'. Her performance in 'Dark City' (1998) and role of a drug addict in 'Requiem for a Dream' (2000) were particularly notable. Connelly has been an Amnesty International Ambassador, a fashion icon for brands like Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton, and recognized as one of the world's most beautiful women by magazines.
About the Movie: House of Sand and Fog (2003)
Release Year: 2003
Nation: United Kingdom, United States of America
Alternative Title: Haus aus Sand und Nebel, La casa de arena y niebla, Casa de areia e névoa, Maison de sable et de brume, Ett hus av sand och dimma, Hiekan ja sumun talo, Spiti apo ammo kai omihli, Kuca pijeska i magle, Ház a ködben, Khanei az sheno meh, La casa di sabbia e nebbia, Smelio ir ruko namai, Dom z piasku i mgly, Uma Casa na Bruma, Kuća peska i magle, Sisler evi
Director: Vadim Perelman
Writer: Andre Dubus III, Shawn Lawrence Otto, Vadim Perelman
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Companies: Cobalt Media Group, DreamWorks Pictures, Michael London Productions
Genre: Drama, Film Based On A Novel
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Keywords: bungalow, depression, house, immigrant, intimidation, san francisco, california, tragedy
Story
Kathy Nicolo, a troubled woman living in San Francisco, California, loses her house to foreclosure due to an administrative error. She becomes determined to get it back and moves into her friend's place while plotting her next steps. Meanwhile, Behrani, an Iranian immigrant, purchases the same house at auction, intending to renovate it and sell for profit to secure his son's education. When Kathy learns that a family is living in 'her' house, she becomes desperate and turns to Lester Burdon, a sheriff's deputy, for help. Lester, drawn to Kathy's plight, begins an intimate involvement with her while also harassing the Behrani family to vacate the property. The tension escalates as both families refuse to back down, culminating in a tragic event that irrevocably changes all their lives.
Summary
Based on the novel by Andrew Dalzell, 'House of Sand and Fog' (2003) is a gripping drama directed by Vadim Perelman. Set in San Francisco, the film explores themes of immigration, mental illness, desperation, and the destructive power of obsession. It revolves around two protagonists whose lives intertwine through a shared tragedy: Kathy Nicolo, a troubled woman struggling with depression and addiction, and Behrani, an Iranian immigrant seeking a better life for his family. The film was nominated for multiple awards, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (Shohreh Aghdashloo). While the plot is centered around a property dispute, it delves into deeper issues of identity, loss, and resilience.