It's Raining in the House
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| French | Il pleut dans la maison | 
| Directed by | Paloma Sermon-Daï | 
| Written by | Paloma Sermon-Daï | 
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| Cinematography | Frédéric Noirhomme | 
| Edited by | Thijs Van Nuffel | 
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| Distributed by | Cinéart | 
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| Running time | 82 minutes | 
| Countries | Belgium France | 
| Language | French | 
It's Raining in the House (French: Il pleut dans la maison) is a 2023 coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Paloma Sermon-Daï. An international co-production between Belgium and France, it marks Sermon-Daï's feature directorial debut. It follows two adolescent siblings navigating a summer on their own while grappling with economic hardship and personal challenges. It stars real-life siblings Makenzy and Purdey Lombet in their acting debut.
The film had its world premiere on 19 May 2023 at the 76th Cannes Film Festival, where it competed for the Camera d'Or. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised its naturalistic performances, the emotional depth of the sibling relationship, and Sermon-Daï's ability to blend realism with a poetic visual style. At the 14th Magritte Awards, It's Raining in the House received eight nominations, including Best Film and Best Director for Sermon-Daï. Makenzy and Purdey Lombet respectively were awarded Most Promising Actor and Most Promising Actress, making this the second film in history to win both awards.