A House on a Hill

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A House on a Hill

Released Nov 14, 2003

1h 30m

Drama

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After buying a piece of land, a woman hires a filmmaker (Laura San Giacomo) to document the construction of her home by a former architect (Philip Baker Hall).

Andrew Sarris

Observer

Combines an intermittently lyrical soundtrack with a relentlessly theoretical visual style to fashion an amiable fable.

Nov 25, 2003

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Elizabeth Weitzman

New York Daily News

While it's clear that Workman is fascinated by the subject matter, that turns out to be the primary problem: He gets so wrapped up in creating the structure that he forgets to put much of anything inside.

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 21, 2003

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Lou Lumenick

New York Post

Ultimately has a somewhat unfinished quality that complements the movie's themes -- and Hall's haunting performance.

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 13, 2003

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Marc Mohan

Oregonian

It's a compelling character study with the formal invention and editing acumen that are Workman's forte.

Aug 13, 2004

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Harry Haun

Film Journal International

A very sophisticated and uncommon sensibility is at work.

Nov 18, 2003

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David Sterritt

Christian Science Monitor

Content and style dovetail superbly in this offbeat drama, where images continually change in size and shape, evoking the story's message that human experience is always a pathway, not a destination.

Rated: 4/4

Nov 13, 2003

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Chuck Workman

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Philip Baker Hall

Harry Mayfield

Laura San Giacomo

Gaby

Shirley Knight

Mercedes Mayfield

Rebecca Staab

Kate Banks

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Synopsis

After buying a piece of land, a woman hires a filmmaker (Laura San Giacomo) to document the construction of her home by a former architect (Philip Baker Hall).

Director: Chuck Workman
Producer: Chuck Workman
Screenwriter: Chuck Workman
Distributor: Calliope Films
Production Co: Calliope Films
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 14, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 20, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $678
Runtime: 1h 30m

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