Invitation au voyage (1982)

Young lovers ask, "What would you do if I died?" In this case, the young lovers are twins, Nina and Lucien, brother and sister. He answers, "I'll make you live again." Then, in an accident,... See full summary »

Director:

Peter Del Monte

Writers:

Jean Bany (novel), Peter Del Monte (scenario),

Stars:

Laurent Malet, Aurore Clément, Mario Adorf

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Laurent Malet	...	Lucien
Aurore Clément	...	La jeune femme sur l'autoroute
Mario Adorf	...	Timour
Corinne Reynaud	...	Nina Scott (as Nina Scott)
Franca Maresa
Raymond Bussières	...	Le vieil homme
Robin Renucci	...	Gérard
Serge Spira	...	Un représentant
Boris Azais
Gérald Denizeau	...	(as Gérard Denizot)
Guy Dhers
Ben D'Jackis
Malek Kateb	...	(as Malek Eddine Kateb)
Marcel Gassouk	...	L'homme au chariot
Manuela Gourary	...	La patronne caféteria

Storyline

Young lovers ask, "What would you do if I died?" In this case, the young lovers are twins, Nina and Lucien, brother and sister. He answers, "I'll make you live again." Then, in an accident, Nina dies. She's been a rocker on the rise, taking Lucien out of a stable where he worked and bringing him into the music business. He seals her body in the case of a bass fiddle, straps it to the top of his car, and travels across France. He picks up a hitchhiker, helps a Turk he bumps into on the road, visits his birthplace and a boyhood friend, and reaches a seaport. Along the way, he listens to Nina's music, pastes up her posters, and remembers. How will he make her live again?

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Plot Keywords:

based on novel

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Genres:

Musical | Drama | Fantasy | Mystery

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

France Italy West Germany

Language:

French

Release Date:

19 May 1982 (France)

Also Known As:

Convite Para Viagem

Company Credits

Production Co:

NEF Diffusion, Filmalpha, Anthea Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Rever"
Performed by Viviane Loren
Words by R. Rouzaud and R. Thoreau
Music by G. Luypaerts
(Published by Caravelle)

User Reviews

this movie is fantastic; one of my top ten all time--being a twin helps though.

This movie is not sick at all. Nor is it poorly made. It's about attachment and emotional connection. It's thoroughly French, evocative and moody; a road movie as well. Everyone in it is searching for someone/something. The star (Laurent Malet) delivers a great performance. I loved it.I saw it at a difficult time in my life. My father had died and a close friend had passed away from AIDS. I was quite susceptible to any depiction of great commitment and devotion. There are great cinematic images in it as well. A superb shot at the beach-towards the end of the film. Peter del Monte is Italian and has not made many films but I saw another of his films with Emmanuelle Riva in it. Can't remember the title though. I will say a person should have a real interest in French films to like this movie. It's in a style which would include Diva and Subway.