Appartement à vendre (2015) begins with the quiet simplicity of a routine workday. A real estate agent unlocks the door to an apartment she’s ready to show, expecting another ordinary visit. The lighting is soft, the space is calm, and everything seems predictable. But beneath this stillness, the film quietly prepares its shift.

The arrival of two young men changes the rhythm. What should have been a straightforward property tour slowly turns into something unsettling. Their intentions, murky at first, begin to seep through their behavior, and the apartment transforms from a neutral space into a pressure chamber. Every room she shows becomes a stage where unspoken tension tightens.

The short film thrives on minimalism. With only a few characters and a single location, it creates an atmosphere charged with ambiguity. The silence between lines feels heavier than any dialogue, allowing viewers to sense danger before they fully see it. This slow-building discomfort becomes the heart of the experience.

Appartement à vendre uses its brief runtime to explore vulnerability, power dynamics, and the unexpected threats that can hide in everyday encounters. The real estate agent’s growing unease mirrors the fear many can relate to when a familiar environment suddenly feels unsafe.
