The Invitation (1973)
L'invitation (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 40min
- Comedy, Drama
- 13 Sep 1973 (France)
- Movie
After the death of his mother, middle-aged insurance employee inherits her small cottage surrounded by a garden. Selling the cottage which is situated on unexploited ground near the center of a big city makes him a rich man and he buys a...
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- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 1 nomination.
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| Jean-Luc Bideau | ... |
Maurice Dutoit
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| Jean Champion | ... |
Alfred Lamel
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Corinne Coderey | ... |
Simone Char
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Pierre Collet | ... |
Pierre Collard
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Neige Dolsky | ... |
Emma Debonveau
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| Jacques Rispal | ... |
René Mermet
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| Michel Robin | ... |
Rémy Placet
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Rosine Rochette | ... |
Hélène Jacquet
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François Simon | ... |
Emile
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| Cécile Vassort | ... |
Aline Thévoz
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Lucie Avenay | ... |
Mme Placet
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Gilbert Costa | ... |
L'inspecteur
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| William Jacques | ... |
Le jardinier
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Roger Jendly | ... |
Le voleur
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Daniel Stuffel | ... |
Le surnuméraire
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Directed by
| Claude Goretta | ||
Written by
| Michel Viala | ... | (screenplay and dialogue) and |
| Claude Goretta | ... | (screenplay and dialogue) |
| Michel Viala | ... | (based on a play by) |
Produced by
| Yves Gasser | ... | executive producer |
| Adolphe Viezzi | ... | producer |
Music by
| Patrick Moraz | ||
Cinematography by
| Jean Zeller | ||
Editing by
| Joële Van Effenterre | ||
Editorial Department
| Nelly Campon | ... | assistant editor |
| Elisabeth Waelchli | ... | assistant editor (as Elisabeth Wälchli) |
Production Design by
| Yanko Hodjis | ||
Makeup Department
| Suzanne Rossier | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Jean-Claude Deschamps | ... | unit production manager |
| Yves Peyrot | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Philippe Deplanche | ... | assistant director |
| Jean-Pierre Garnier | ... | assistant director |
| Patrick Wachsberger | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Nicole Geser | ... | props |
Sound Department
| Laurent Barbey | ... | sound |
| Jean Duguet | ... | sound |
| Maurice Gilbert | ... | sound |
| Paul Girard | ... | sound |
| Albert Platzman | ... | foley artist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Joseph Jung | ... | still photographer |
| Claude Stebler | ... | assistant camera |
| Roger Tanner | ... | assistant camera |
Script and Continuity Department
| Madeleine Fonjallaz | ... | script supervisor |
Production Companies
- Group 5
- Télévision Suisse-Romande (TSR) (in association with)
- Citel Films
- Planfilm
Distributors
- British Empire Films Australia (1974) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Citel Films (1973) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Filmes Castello Lopes (1974) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- The Movies (1975) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Janus Films (1975) (United States) (subtitled)
- Jupiter Communications (1972) (World-wide)
- filmo - Verein CH.Film (2020) (Switzerland) (video) (digital version)
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Storyline
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After the death of his mother, middle-aged insurance employee inherits her small cottage surrounded by a garden. Selling the cottage which is situated on unexploited ground near the center of a big city makes him a rich man and he buys a big house in the countryside. He takes some time off and decides to throw a big garden party at the house and invite all his colleagues from the office. Aided by alcohol, the guests gradually lose all their inhibitions and reveal personality traits and frustrations that they normally keep hidden. Written by Markku Kuoppamäki |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The screenplay and dialogue are based on a play considered lost, by the researchers and publishers of Michel Viala's theatrical opus: "Les Médiocres". See more » |