Noir et blanc

3.9 / 10

(8 votes)

Antoine is an accountant, uptight and withdrawn, married to Edith, who picks out his clothes and shoes. He's assigned to a fitness gymnasium for a month to straighten out their books. The owner, M. Roland, encourages Antoine to use the facilities, including the massages, so Antoine goes to Dominique, a muscular African. In these sessions, Antoine discovers that the pain is comforting, and Dominique finds the accountant ideal for his own sadism. When Dominique breaks Antoine's arm and then goes to the hospital to take Antoine away, Antoine confesses his fascination with and fear of death. With Dominique's help, the accountant breaks all earthly ties to confront his fear.

Country:

France

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

80 minutes

Year:

1986

Director:

Claire Devers

Cast:
Francis Frappat

Antoine

Jacques Martial

Dominique

Joséphine Fresson

Edith

Marc Berman

Roland

Benoît Régent

Hotel worker

Crew:
Claire Devers

Director

Tennessee Williams

Original Story

Claire Devers

Writer

Daniel Desbois

Director of Photography

Christopher Doyle

Director of Photography