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The Apartment (1996)

L'appartement (original title)
R | | Drama , Mystery , Romance | 2 October 1996 (France)
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A recently engaged man sees a former lover and becomes obsessed with meeting her again.

Director:

Gilles Mimouni

Writer:

Gilles Mimouni

Stars:

Romane Bohringer, Vincent Cassel, Jean-Philippe Écoffey | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Romane Bohringer ... Alice
Vincent Cassel ... Max Mayer
Jean-Philippe Écoffey Jean-Philippe Écoffey ... Lucien
Monica Bellucci ... Lisa
Sandrine Kiberlain ... Muriel
Olivier Granier Olivier Granier ... Daniel
Paul Pavel Paul Pavel ... Jeweller
Nelly Alard Nelly Alard ... Madeleine
Bruno Leonelli Bruno Leonelli ... Alain Beccaria
Tateo Isaizaki Tateo Isaizaki ... Japanese Businessman
Tsuyu Shimizu ... Japanese Interpreter
Ricardo Mateo Ricardo Mateo ... Cafe Waiter
Vincent Nemeth Vincent Nemeth ... Barman
Bruno Fernández Vella Bruno Fernández Vella ... Video Technician
Juan Carlos Martín Alonso Juan Carlos Martín Alonso ... Video Technician
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Storyline

Max is on his way to Tokyo. He lives in Paris and likes to flirt but has decided to get married. By chance, he seems to have seen Lisa, his greatest love, in a cafe. Max forgets everything, his trip to Tokyo and his fiance. Obsessed with meeting Lisa he finds out where she lives and hides in the apartment. However, a different girl, called Alice, finds Max in the flat. Alice looks quite similar to Lisa, and they have sex. To complicate matters further, Alice is also the girlfriend of Max's buddy Lucien and Lisa is followed by an older man. Written by Gerhard Windecker <g.wind@mbox300.swipnet.se>

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apartment | hitchcockian | cleavage | breaking and entering | marriage engagement | See All (146) »

Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some sexuality/nudity | See all certifications »

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Country:

France | Spain | Italy

Language:

French | English | Japanese

Release Date:

2 October 1996 (France) See more »

Also Known As:

The Apartment See more »

Filming Locations:

Place Vendôme, Paris 1, Paris, France See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica,IMA Productions,La Sept Cinéma See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Trivia

A remake of this film, set in the U.S., was called "Wicker Park" See more »

Quotes

Lisa: Do you often stalk people?
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Connections

References The Apartment (1960) See more »

Soundtracks

Same kind of woman
Words and Music by Peter Chase
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can someone explain me the ending?
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Visually stunning French mystery
15 November 2003 | by pivn2002 – See all my reviews

A wonderful story about the consequences of obsessive love with the beautiful romantic back streets of Paris as its location. We're transported through time and see the plot develop from the perspectives of the three main characters as the mystery unwinds.
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