The Man with the Suitcase
L'Homme à la valise
Synopsis
A sensitivity to sounds coming from the activities of an unwelcome guest in the close quarters of an apartment is only one important component in this atmospheric, avant-garde drollery by Chantal Akerman. When the apartment owner comes home, her guest is settled in and at first, the slightly reclusive host decides simply to eat her breakfast in her room instead of having to face morning conversation with her guest. Sounds of the toilet flushing, the bath water running and splashing, footsteps pacing, and furniture moving invade the hostess' refuge in her bedroom like the frontrunners of an all-out offensive. She locks herself up for 28 days, life's detritus accumulating around her, just so she does not have to go out to face the nemesis that lurks beyond her door.
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Montréal World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chantal Akerman
- Screenplay & Story
- Chantal Akerman
- Original Title
- L'Homme à la valise
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- INA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chantal Akerman
Chantal Akerman
Maurice Perrimond
Francine Sandberg
Department Leadership Roster
Chantal Akerman
Director
Chantal Akerman
Writer
Maurice Perrimond
Director of Photography
Francine Sandberg
Editor
Jean-François Schneider
Production Design
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What is The Man with the Suitcase about?
A sensitivity to sounds coming from the activities of an unwelcome guest in the close quarters of an apartment is only one important component in this atmospheric, avant-garde drollery by Chantal Akerman. When the apartment owner comes home, her guest is settled in and at first, the slightly reclusive host decides simply to eat her breakfast in her room instead of having to face morning conversation with her guest. Sounds of the toilet flushing, the bath water running and splashing, footsteps pacing, and furniture moving invade the hostess' refuge in her bedroom like the frontrunners of an all-out offensive. She locks herself up for 28 days, life's detritus accumulating around her, just so she does not have to go out to face the nemesis that lurks beyond her door.
Who directed The Man with the Suitcase?
The Man with the Suitcase was directed by Chantal Akerman.
Who stars in The Man with the Suitcase?
The principal cast of The Man with the Suitcase includes Chantal Akerman, Jeffrey Kime, Jean-Claude Brisson, Jérôme Lévy.
When was The Man with the Suitcase released and how long is it?
The Man with the Suitcase was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.