Life Upside Down
La Vie à l'envers
Synopsis
A Paris real estate developer feels compelled to withdraw from his seemingly perfect life into a world of his own. Is the man going insane? By conventional standards, maybe, but it's clear that the life he's fleeing is madder still from his point of view, and since that point of view is unfailingly witty and astute, we even come to accept his delusions as more "real" than reality.
Top Cast
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Charles Denner
Jacques Valin
Anna Gaylor
Viviane
Guy Saint-Jean
Fernand
Nicole Gueden
Nicole
Yvonne Clech
Madame Kerbel
Jean Yanne
Monsieur Kerbel
Robert Bousquet
Paul
Nane Germon
La mère
André Thorent
Le docteur
Bernard Sury
L'inspecteur
Françoise Moncey
L'acrobate
Gilbert Meunier
Le gardien
Jenny Orléans
La concierge
Jacqueline Perez
La baigneuse
Jean Dewever
Le maire
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alain Jessua
- Screenplay & Story
- Alain Jessua
- Original Score
- Jacques Loussier
- Original Title
- La Vie à l'envers
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- A.J. Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alain Jessua
Alain Jessua
Jacques Loussier
Jacques Robin
Nicole Marko
Michel Peynet
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Robin
Director of Photography
Nicole Marko
Editor
Michel Peynet
Producer
Alain Jessua
Director
Jacques Loussier
Original Music Composer
Alain Jessua
Writer
Olivier Girard
Production Design
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What is Life Upside Down about?
A Paris real estate developer feels compelled to withdraw from his seemingly perfect life into a world of his own. Is the man going insane? By conventional standards, maybe, but it's clear that the life he's fleeing is madder still from his point of view, and since that point of view is unfailingly witty and astute, we even come to accept his delusions as more "real" than reality.
Who directed Life Upside Down?
Life Upside Down was directed by Alain Jessua.
Who stars in Life Upside Down?
The principal cast of Life Upside Down includes Charles Denner, Anna Gaylor, Guy Saint-Jean, Nicole Gueden, Yvonne Clech.
When was Life Upside Down released and how long is it?
Life Upside Down was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Life Upside Down?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life Upside Down was composed by Jacques Loussier.