The Model Couple
Le Couple témoin
Synopsis
In 1977 France, the Ministry of the Future chooses two “normal,” white, middle-class citizens, Claudine and Jean-Michel, for a national experiment. They will be monitored and displayed on television for six months in a model apartment outfitted with state-of-the-art products and nonstop surveillance—the template for “a new city for the new man".
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 30, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Klein
- Screenplay & Story
- William Klein
- Original Score
- Michel Colombier
- Original Title
- Le Couple témoin
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Films Paris-New York, Artco-Film, INA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Klein
William Klein
Michel Colombier
William Klein, Philippe Rousselot
Valérie Mayoux
Roger Fleytoux
Department Leadership Roster
William Klein
Director
Valérie Mayoux
Editor
William Klein
Writer
William Klein
Director of Photography
Philippe Rousselot
Director of Photography
Roger Fleytoux
Producer
Michel Colombier
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Model Couple
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What is The Model Couple about?
In 1977 France, the Ministry of the Future chooses two “normal,” white, middle-class citizens, Claudine and Jean-Michel, for a national experiment. They will be monitored and displayed on television for six months in a model apartment outfitted with state-of-the-art products and nonstop surveillance—the template for “a new city for the new man".
Who directed The Model Couple?
The Model Couple was directed by William Klein.
Who stars in The Model Couple?
The principal cast of The Model Couple includes André Dussollier, Anémone, Georges Descrières, Jacques Boudet, Zouc.
When was The Model Couple released and how long is it?
The Model Couple was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Model Couple?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Model Couple was composed by Michel Colombier.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Model Couple?
The Model Couple holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).