

Death in Therapy
Passage à l'acte
Synopsis
Antoine Rivière, a highly-reputed psychoanalyst, is visited by a new patient, Edouard Berg. When Berg claims to have killed his own wife, the doctor suspects he is a compulsive liar. How could he know that he has been caught in a trap and it's already too late for escape?
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Anne Parillaud
Isabelle
Daniel Auteuil
Antoine Rivière
Michèle Laroque
Florence
Patrick Timsit
Edouard Berg
Marianne Denicourt
Nathalie
Clotilde de Bayser
Hélène
Jean-Michel Noirey
Guérin
Marc Berman
Montagner
Anne-Marie Philipe
Rosine
Marc Chouppart
Davenne
Florence Viala
Nina
Anthony Decadi
Charles
Hélène Fillières
Alexandra
Romain Legrand
Simon
Anne Le Ny
Fabienne
Gérard Touratier
Gauthier
Anne Jacquemin
La femme sur la photo
Sylvie Laporte
la baby-sitter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Girod
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Girod, Michel Grisolia, Gérard Miller
- Original Score
- Alexandre Desplat
- Original Title
- Passage à l'acte
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Arena Films, Camera One, Cofimage 7, D. A. Films, France 2 Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Girod
Francis Girod, Michel Grisolia, Gérard Miller, Jean-Pierre Gattegno
Alexandre Desplat
Charles Van Damme
Geneviève Winding
Bruno Pésery, Michel Seydoux, António da Cunha Telles
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Girod
Director
Francis Girod
Screenplay
Michel Grisolia
Screenplay
Gérard Miller
Screenplay
Bruno Pésery
Producer
Michel Seydoux
Producer
António da Cunha Telles
Producer
Alexandre Desplat
Original Music Composer
Charles Van Damme
Director of Photography
Geneviève Winding
Editor
Bernard Vézat
Production Design
Jackie Budin
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Death in Therapy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death in Therapy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Death in Therapy about?
Antoine Rivière, a highly-reputed psychoanalyst, is visited by a new patient, Edouard Berg. When Berg claims to have killed his own wife, the doctor suspects he is a compulsive liar. How could he know that he has been caught in a trap and it's already too late for escape?
Who directed Death in Therapy?
Death in Therapy was directed by Francis Girod.
Who stars in Death in Therapy?
The principal cast of Death in Therapy includes Anne Parillaud, Daniel Auteuil, Michèle Laroque, Patrick Timsit, Marianne Denicourt.
When was Death in Therapy released and how long is it?
Death in Therapy was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Death in Therapy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death in Therapy was composed by Alexandre Desplat.
Is Death in Therapy based on a book or true story?
Death in Therapy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jean-Pierre Gattegno".
