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The Invitation

Original title: L'invitation
  • 19731973
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
576
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The Invitation (1973)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
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 o... Read allAfter 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 som... Read allAfter 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 colleag... Read all
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
576
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  • Director
    • Claude Goretta
  • Writers
    • Michel Viala(screenplay and dialogue)
    • Claude Goretta(screenplay and dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Jean-Luc Bideau
    • Jean Champion
    • Corinne Coderey
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  • Director
    • Claude Goretta
  • Writers
    • Michel Viala(screenplay and dialogue)
    • Claude Goretta(screenplay and dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Jean-Luc Bideau
    • Jean Champion
    • Corinne Coderey
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    • 3User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Jean-Luc Bideau
    Jean-Luc Bideau
    • Maurice Dutoitas Maurice Dutoit
    Jean Champion
    • Alfred Lamelas Alfred Lamel
    Corinne Coderey
    • Simone Charas Simone Char
    Pierre Collet
    • Pierre Collardas Pierre Collard
    Neige Dolsky
    • Emma Debonveauas Emma Debonveau
    Jacques Rispal
    Jacques Rispal
    • René Mermetas René Mermet
    Michel Robin
    Michel Robin
    • Rémy Placetas Rémy Placet
    Rosine Rochette
    • Hélène Jacquetas Hélène Jacquet
    François Simon
    • Emileas Emile
    Cécile Vassort
    Cécile Vassort
    • Aline Thévozas Aline Thévoz
    Lucie Avenay
    • Mme Placetas Mme Placet
    Gilbert Costa
    • L'inspecteuras L'inspecteur
    William Jacques
    William Jacques
    • Le jardinieras Le jardinier
    Roger Jendly
    • Le voleuras Le voleur
    Daniel Stuffel
    • Le surnuméraireas Le surnuméraire
    • Director
      • Claude Goretta
    • Writers
      • Michel Viala(screenplay and dialogue) (based on a play by)
      • Claude Goretta(screenplay and dialogue)
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    • 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".

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    A Sunday in the country
    When a timid office worker inherits from his mother, he moves to a beautiful house in the country. The invitation is to his coworkers and supervisor. All the petty jealousies and office intrigues are then exposed without the working place conventions to hide them. The result is a wonderful little movie, full of right on target observations and everyday life details. Don't miss this one.
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    • Jan 8, 2000

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    • Release date
      • September 13, 1973 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Switzerland
      • France
    • Official sites
      • French DVD distributor's site
      • Swiss Films page
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Die Einladung
    • Production companies
      • Group 5
      • Télévision Suisse-Romande (TSR)
      • Citel Films
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      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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