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The House in Ruins

A French man rebuilt his house in ruins for years. Deprived of resources, he is often cheated by others and must endure the storms. However, his brother has never shown a slightest interest in his dwelling. They have ceased all communication for many years.

One night, he receives a call from her sister. His brother had an cancer for a long time and is at a critical stage now.

Though not a Christian, he goes to a church to pray for him.

With his sister and friends’ visit, the house finally fills with warmth and joy…

  • Shimeng Tang
    Director
    A Sunny Autumn
  • Shimeng Tang
    Writer
    A Sunny Autumn, Shimeng, la béatitude de l’extase
  • Michel Saja
    Producer
    Shimeng, la béatitude de l’extase
  • Michel Saja
    Key Cast
    "Me"
    Capriccio
  • Christine Jeuvrey
    Key Cast
    "Me's sister"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    La maison des ruines
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 15 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 11, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    China, France
  • Country of Filming:
    France
  • Language:
    French
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Chambal International Film Festival 2026 Best Plot
    Kota
    India
    Award
Director Biography - Shimeng Tang

Tang Shimeng is an independent director living in Shenzhen, China. She speaks both Chinese and English.

She graduated from Meishi Film Academy of Chongqing University. During her university years, she was deeply captivated by film. After completing her studies, she entered the film industry as a producer assistant. During this time, she developed the idea of becoming a film director. She began writing scripts and working in the fields of advertising and television documentaries to honing her skills as both a director and screenwriter.

In 2021, she completed her first original short film “A Sunny Autumn”, which was praised by international friends and local audiences for its unique approach, described by a Korean artist as ‘something no one has ever done before.’

In June 2025, she completed the music video for her original French song "Shimeng, la béatitude de l’extase”.

In October 2025, she completed her second short film - her first French language film shot in France - “La maison des ruines”, which won the Best Plot prize at the Chambal International Film Festival 2026.

She is going to prepare her third original short film “A Poem in the Scorching Summer” as well as her debut feature “Shut up, Listen to the Birds”.

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Director Statement

This film is inspired by the eponymous poem of Michel Saja. I was really touched when I read this poem. And I was also really touched by his love to his house, even it’s in ruins. He suffered a lot in life, but he never give up. He still loves life and his brother who even never wanted to see him. He is such a precious soul to this world. I appreciate that. I want to share this feeling in my film. And I hope more people will get to know him through this film.