Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator
À gauche en sortant de l’ascenseur
Synopsis
Yan is a successful artist. One day he is waiting for his date Florence to turn up at his apartment. As the doorbell rings, he finds another young woman in underwear on his doorstep: his neighbor Eva! She tells him she locked herself out of her apartment and insists that he helps her. Whilst Yan is trying to enter Eva's apartment via their adjoining balcony, his phone rings. It is Florence, and she is not impressed when a female voice answers the phone. At this point, Eva's rabidly jealous boyfriend Boris returns home. Seeing Yan in his apartment, he deduces that Eva has been having an affair behind his back. Florence then turns up and Yan tries in vain to explain the situation. By chance, Florence's husband suddenly puts in an appearance. After that, it all starts to get a bit complicated.
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Pierre Richard
Yann Ducoudray
Richard Bohringer
Boris
Emmanuelle Béart
Éva
Fanny Cottençon
Florence Arnaud
Pierre Vernier
André Arnaud
Jean-Michel Dupuis
Jean-Yves
Martine Maximin
Marilda
Albert Simono
Motorist
Aïna Walle
Natacha
Eric Blanc
Police officer
Michel Creton
Police officer
Mireille Audibert
Woman in the gallery
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 18, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Édouard Molinaro
- Screenplay & Story
- Gérard Lauzier
- Original Score
- Murray Head
- Original Title
- À gauche en sortant de l’ascenseur
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Fideline Films, Orly Films, Renn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Édouard Molinaro
Gérard Lauzier
Murray Head
Robert Fraisse
Nicole Gauduchon
Claude Berri
Department Leadership Roster
Édouard Molinaro
Director
Gérard Lauzier
Writer
Claude Berri
Producer
Murray Head
Original Music Composer
Robert Fraisse
Director of Photography
Nicole Gauduchon
Editor
Jacques Bufnoir
Production Design
Catherine Gorne-Achdjian
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator
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What is Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator about?
Yan is a successful artist. One day he is waiting for his date Florence to turn up at his apartment. As the doorbell rings, he finds another young woman in underwear on his doorstep: his neighbor Eva! She tells him she locked herself out of her apartment and insists that he helps her. Whilst Yan is trying to enter Eva's apartment via their adjoining balcony, his phone rings. It is Florence, and she is not impressed when a female voice answers the phone. At this point, Eva's rabidly jealous boyfriend Boris returns home. Seeing Yan in his apartment, he deduces that Eva has been having an affair behind his back. Florence then turns up and Yan tries in vain to explain the situation. By chance, Florence's husband suddenly puts in an appearance. After that, it all starts to get a bit complicated.
Who directed Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator?
Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator was directed by Édouard Molinaro.
Who stars in Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator?
The principal cast of Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator includes Pierre Richard, Richard Bohringer, Emmanuelle Béart, Fanny Cottençon, Pierre Vernier.
When was Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator released and how long is it?
Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator was composed by Murray Head.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator?
Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).