A Couch in New York (1996)
Un divan à New York (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 1h 48min
- Comedy, Romance
- 21 Feb 1996 (Belgium)
- Movie
A psychoanalyst in NYC exchanges apartments with a woman in Paris. When his patients show up, they talk to her and then pay. He returns early to NYC and becomes a patient.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Juliette Binoche | ... |
Beatrice Saulnier
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| William Hurt | ... |
Henry Harriston
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Stephanie Buttle | ... |
Anne
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| Barbara Garrick | ... |
Lizbeth Honeywell
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| Paul Guilfoyle | ... |
Dennis
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| Richard Jenkins | ... |
Campton
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| Kent Broadhurst | ... |
Tim
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| Matthew Burton | ... |
Wood
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| Henry Bean | ... |
Stein
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Bernard Breuse | ... |
Jerôme
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| Adam LeFevre | ... |
Restaurant Patron
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| Boris Lyoskin | ... |
Cab Driver #1
(as Boris Leskin)
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Tiffany Fraser | ... |
Julie
(as Tiffany Frazer)
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Wendy Way | ... |
Employee at Airport
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Jerry Dean | ... |
Cab Driver #2
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| David S. Lomax | ... |
Cab Driver #3
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Jean-Baptiste Filleau | ... |
Julien
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Lusako Karonga | ... |
Martin
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Blaise Chakir | ... |
Thomas
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| Bruce Katzman | ... |
Jogger
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Michael McCormick | ... |
Man in Central Park
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Michelle Rouhani | ... |
Neighbor (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Chantal Akerman | ||
Written by
| Chantal Akerman | ... | (scenario) & |
| Jean-Louis Benoît | ... | (scenario) |
| Chantal Akerman | ... | (dialogue) |
Produced by
| Diana Elbaum | ... | producer: Belgium |
| Régine Konckier | ... | producer |
| Robin O'Hara | ... | executive producer: New York |
| Jean-Luc Ormières | ... | producer |
| Jacqueline Pierreux | ... | producer: Belgium |
| Ingrid Windisch | ... | producer: Germany |
Music by
| Sonia Wieder-Atherton | ||
Cinematography by
| Dietrich Lohmann | ||
Editing by
| Claire Atherton | ||
Editorial Department
| Etienne Boussac | ... | assistant editor |
| Raphaël Péaud | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Christian Marti | ||
Set Decoration by
| Susan Block | ||
| Christian Marti | ||
| Patricia Woodbridge | ||
Costume Design by
| Stéphane Rollot | ||
| Edith Vesperini | ||
Makeup Department
| Pierre Berroyer | ... | hair stylist (as Jean-Pierre Berroyer) |
| Jocelyne Lemery | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Vincent Dachet | ... | assistant unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Gabriel Julien-Laferrière | ... | first assistant director |
| Harvey Waldman | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Enzo Enzel | ... | scenic artist |
| Dierk Grahlow | ... | assistant construction manager |
| Michael J. Kinney | ... | art department assistant |
| Robert Krüger | ... | scenic artist |
| Fabien Lacaf | ... | storyboard artist |
| Eric M. Metzger | ... | leadman |
| Marcus Preussing | ... | swing gang (as Marcus Schmidt) |
| Enrique Santana | ... | painter |
| Torsten Schwartz | ... | lead plasterer |
| Bettina von den Steinen | ... | assistant art director |
| Joey Weber | ... | property master |
| Rachael Weinzimer | ... | assistant property master: New York |
| Andreas Herberg | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Michel Filippi | ... | adr supervisor |
| Gérard Lamps | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Pierre Mertens | ... | sound |
| Emmanuel Roulot | ... | boom operator |
| Pascal Villard | ... | assistant sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Holger Delfs | ... | model maker |
| Uli Nefzer | ... | special effects supervisor |
Stunts
| Stracy Diaz | ... | stunt double |
| Georg Armin Sauer | ... | stunt coordinator (as Armin Sauer) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Franck Fiquet | ... | electrician |
| Rémon Fromont | ... | camera operator |
| Jim Galvin | ... | electrician |
| Eric Gies | ... | electrician |
| Serge Hannecart | ... | assistant camera |
| Dirk-Martin Heinzelmann | ... | second assistant camera |
| Jean-Pierre Lacroix | ... | gaffer |
| Heather Norton | ... | second assistant camera: "a" camera, New York |
| Linda Phillips | ... | best boy: New York |
| Noah Prince | ... | electrician |
| Mark Schwentner | ... | gaffer: New York |
| Eric M. Klein | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Byron Crystal | ... | extras casting |
| Patrick Hella | ... | casting: Belgium |
| Mary Selway | ... | casting: London |
| Marcia Shulman | ... | casting: New York |
| Jodi Collins | ... | casting associate (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Anita Ellis | ... | costumer |
| Deirdra Elizabeth Govan | ... | costumer (as Deidra E. Govan) |
| Mirena Rada | ... | shopper |
| Leslie Yarmo | ... | costume designer: New York |
Location Management
| Patrick Boshart | ... | location scout |
| Marni Wilkens | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Laurent Cabasso | ... | piano |
| Richard Gallet | ... | music recording engineer |
| François Laizeau | ... | drums |
| Eric Michon | ... | music coordinator |
| Mstislav Rostropovich | ... | musician: cello |
| Sonia Wieder-Atherton | ... | cello / conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Zoé Zurstrassen | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Simone Acksel | ... | production assistant |
| Claudia Davids | ... | production accountant: Germany |
| Dorothea Hildebrandt | ... | production coordinator |
| Michael Charles Hill | ... | distribution and marketing coordinator |
| Vernice Klier | ... | coach: to Mademoiselle Binoche |
| Andrew Litvack | ... | scenario translator |
| Lina Martins | ... | assistant: Juliette Binoche |
Thanks
| Denis Freyd | ... | thanks |
| Romain Goupil | ... | thanks |
| Thomas Langmann | ... | thanks |
| Jean-François Masson | ... | thanks |
| Laurent Vivien | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
- Films Balenciaga, Les (co-production: Paris)
- France 2 Cinéma (co-production: Paris)
- M6 Films (co-production: Paris)
- Babelsberg International Film Produktion (co-production: Berlin)
- Paradise Films (co-production: Bruxelles)
- Radio-Télévision Belge (RTB) (co-production: Bruxelles)
- Canal+ (participation)
- Sofinergie 3 (support)
- Sofinergie 4 (support)
- Filmboard Berlin-Brandenburg (FBB) (support)
- Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles (support)
- Eurimages (supported by)
- Entre Chien et Loup
Distributors
- PolyGram Film Distribution (1996) (France) (theatrical)
- Argus Film Produktie (1996) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- BMG Independents (1997) (United States) (theatrical)
- Cine Saison (1996) (Japan) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Eurocine (2000) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Northern Arts Entertainment (1997) (United States) (theatrical)
- Prooptiki (1996) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (1996) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Svenska Filminstitutet (SFI) (1996) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- TriPictures (1997) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (2000) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1996) (Greece) (VHS)
- BMG Video (1997) (Germany) (VHS)
- Filmconfect Home Entertainment (2012) (Germany) (DVD)
- Finnkino (1996) (Finland) (VHS)
- Fox Lorber (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Gativideo (2009) (Argentina) (DVD)
- GoldMax (2007) (Turkey) (tv) (cable)
- Nelonen (1999) (Finland) (tv)
- SF Video (1996) (Sweden) (VHS)
- Sandrew Metronome Distribution (2008) (Finland) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Video (2000) (France) (DVD)
- Wellspring Media (2004) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Air France (thanks)
- Aéroports de Paris (thanks)
- Delsey (thanks)
- France Télécom (thanks)
- Hermès (thanks)
- Hoover (thanks)
- Lanvin (thanks)
- Renault (thanks)
- Studio Guillaume Tell (music recording studio)
- Virgin France (thanks)
Storyline
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Dr. Henry Harriston is a successful psychoanalyst in New York City. When he is near a nervous breakdown, he arranges to change his flat with Beatrice Saulnier from France for a while. Both don't know each other and both find themselves deeply involved into the social settings of the other, because the decision to change their flats is made overnight. Could be the perfect amusement, but suddenly Henry finds himself beaten up by Beatrice' lover and Beatrice is considered to be Dr. Harriston's substitute by his clients. Written by Oliver Heidelbach |
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| Taglines | A Man... A Woman... A Dog... The perfect combination for romance... See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Chantal Akerman has since criticized her actors, William Hurt and Juliette Binoche, for not helping her promote the movie, after early mixed reception and production problems. Akerman has since said that both actors were difficult to work with and that Binoche was "as cold as an ice cube". See more » |
| Soundtracks | VIA CON ME See more » |
| Quotes |
Beatrice Saulnier:
Freud and all this stuff, it's very enlightening, huh? See more » |