The Invitation
L'Invitation
Synopsis
Rémi, a confirmed bachelor and model bureaucrat, invites his colleagues and superiors to a magnificent house to celebrate an inheritance. Under the influence of drink, they drop all pretence and reveal their true selves. But what will remain of this brief interlude the following day?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 12, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Goretta
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Viala, Claude Goretta
- Original Score
- Patrick Moraz
- Original Title
- L'Invitation
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Planfilm, Citel Films, Group 5, TSR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Goretta
Michel Viala, Claude Goretta
Patrick Moraz
Jean Zeller
Joële Van Effenterre
Adolphe Viezzi
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Goretta
Director
Michel Viala
Screenplay
Yanko Hodjis
Production Design
Joële Van Effenterre
Editor
Adolphe Viezzi
Producer
Claude Goretta
Screenplay
Jean Zeller
Director of Photography
Patrick Moraz
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Invitation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Invitation about?
Rémi, a confirmed bachelor and model bureaucrat, invites his colleagues and superiors to a magnificent house to celebrate an inheritance. Under the influence of drink, they drop all pretence and reveal their true selves. But what will remain of this brief interlude the following day?
Who directed The Invitation?
The Invitation was directed by Claude Goretta.
Who stars in The Invitation?
The principal cast of The Invitation includes Jean-Luc Bideau, Jean Champion, Corinne Coderey, Neige Dolsky, Jacques Rispal.
When was The Invitation released and how long is it?
The Invitation was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Invitation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Invitation was composed by Patrick Moraz.