Appointment in Bray
Rendez-vous à Bray
Synopsis
In 1917, the First World War is raging. Julien is from Luxemburg, so instead of having to go to war he studies piano in Paris. One day his friend Jacques, also a musician and now a fighter pilot on the front, invites him to spend a few days in his family's empty house in Bray. The housekeeper, a beautiful stoic woman lets Julien in, but his friend is late and he is obliged to wait. In the meantime, he starts reminiscing of the pre-war days spent with his friend and Jacques' girlfriend Odile.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Delvaux
- Screenplay & Story
- Julien Gracq, André Delvaux
- Original Score
- Frédéric Devreese, Johannes Brahms, César Franck
- Original Title
- Rendez-vous à Bray
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Taurus Film, Ciné Mag Bodard, Parc Film, Studios Arthur Mathonet, Ciné Vog Films, ORTF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Delvaux
Julien Gracq, André Delvaux
Frédéric Devreese, Johannes Brahms, César Franck
Ghislain Cloquet
Nicole Berckmans, Christiane Gratton, Lydie Michon
Mag Bodard, Arthur Mathonet, Henri Weis, André Weis, Paul Collet
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Pignot
Production Design
Ghislain Cloquet
Director of Photography
André Delvaux
Director
Mag Bodard
Producer
Frédéric Devreese
Original Music Composer
Nicole Berckmans
Editor
André Delvaux
Writer
Arthur Mathonet
Producer
Henri Weis
Producer
André Weis
Producer
Paul Collet
Producer
Pierre Drouot
Producer
Alain-C. Guilleaume
Producer
Christiane Gratton
Editor
Lydie Michon
Editor
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What is Appointment in Bray about?
In 1917, the First World War is raging. Julien is from Luxemburg, so instead of having to go to war he studies piano in Paris. One day his friend Jacques, also a musician and now a fighter pilot on the front, invites him to spend a few days in his family's empty house in Bray. The housekeeper, a beautiful stoic woman lets Julien in, but his friend is late and he is obliged to wait. In the meantime, he starts reminiscing of the pre-war days spent with his friend and Jacques' girlfriend Odile.
Who directed Appointment in Bray?
Appointment in Bray was directed by André Delvaux.
Who stars in Appointment in Bray?
The principal cast of Appointment in Bray includes Anna Karina, Mathieu Carrière, Roger Van Hool, Bulle Ogier, Pierre Vernier.
When was Appointment in Bray released and how long is it?
Appointment in Bray was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Appointment in Bray?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Appointment in Bray was composed by Frédéric Devreese, Johannes Brahms, César Franck.
Is Appointment in Bray based on a book or true story?
Appointment in Bray is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Julien Gracq".