The Apartment
L'Appartement
“A place where passion and destiny meet.”
Synopsis
Max is a former playboy who has decided to settle down by marrying his current love, Muriel. However, when Max catches a glimpse of the great lost love of his life, he becomes obsessed with rekindling their relationship.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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l'appartement theatrical trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-10-25
Top Cast
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Romane Bohringer
Alice
Vincent Cassel
Max
Monica Bellucci
Lisa
Jean-Philippe Écoffey
Lucien
Olivier Granier
Daniel
Sandrine Kiberlain
Muriel
Paul Pavel
Jeweller
Nelly Alard
Madeleine
Bruno Leonelli
Alain Beccaria
Tateo Isaizaki
Japanese Businessman
Fenia Papadodima
Theatre Actress
Tsuyu Shimizu
Japanese Interpreter
Bruno Ricci
Theatre Actor
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 11, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilles Mimouni
- Screenplay & Story
- Gilles Mimouni
- Original Score
- Peter Chase
- Original Title
- L'Appartement
- Country of Origin
- France, Spain, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- IMA Productions, Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, La Sept Cinéma, Mate Producciones S.A.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilles Mimouni
Gilles Mimouni
Peter Chase
Thierry Arbogast
Caroline Biggerstaff, Françoise Bonnot
Elisabeth Deviosse, Georges Benayoun
Department Leadership Roster
Gilles Mimouni
Director
Georges Benayoun
Producer
Caroline Biggerstaff
Editor
Thierry Arbogast
Director of Photography
Françoise Bonnot
Editor
Gilles Mimouni
Screenplay
Peter Chase
Original Music Composer
Philippe Chiffre
Production Design
Laurence Heller
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Apartment
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Apartment about?
Max is a former playboy who has decided to settle down by marrying his current love, Muriel. However, when Max catches a glimpse of the great lost love of his life, he becomes obsessed with rekindling their relationship.
Who directed The Apartment?
The Apartment was directed by Gilles Mimouni.
Who stars in The Apartment?
The principal cast of The Apartment includes Romane Bohringer, Vincent Cassel, Monica Bellucci, Jean-Philippe Écoffey, Olivier Granier.
When was The Apartment released and how long is it?
The Apartment was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Apartment?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Apartment was composed by Peter Chase.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Apartment?
The Apartment holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).