The Man with the Suitcase (1983)

The Man with the Suitcase (1983) poster

A sensitivity to sounds coming from the activities of an unwelcome guest in the close quarters of an apartment is only one important component in this atmospheric, avant-garde drollery by Chantal Akerman. When the apartment owner comes home, her guest is settled in and at first, the slightly reclusive host decides simply to eat her breakfast in her room instead of having to face morning conversation with her guest. Sounds of the toilet flushing, the bath water running and splashing, footsteps pacing, and furniture moving invade the hostess' refuge in her bedroom like the frontrunners of an all-out offensive. She locks herself up for 28 days, life's detritus accumulating around her, just so she does not have to go out to face the nemesis that lurks beyond her door.

Director: Chantal Akerman
Genre: TV Movie, Comedy
Runtime: 61 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Maurice Perrimond
Editing: Francine Sandberg
Production: INA
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Man with the Suitcase about?
A sensitivity to sounds coming from the activities of an unwelcome guest in the close quarters of an apartment is only one important component in this atmospheric, avant-garde drollery by Chantal Akerman. When the apartment owner comes home, her guest is settled in and at first, the slightly reclusive host decides simply to eat her breakfast in her room instead of having to face morning conversation with her guest. Sounds of the toilet flushing, the bath water running and splashing, footsteps pacing, and furniture moving invade the hostess' refuge in her bedroom like the frontrunners of an all-out offensive. She locks herself up for 28 days, life's detritus accumulating around her, just so she does not have to go out to face the nemesis that lurks beyond her door.
Who directed The Man with the Suitcase?
The Man with the Suitcase was directed by Chantal Akerman.
Who stars in The Man with the Suitcase?
The Man with the Suitcase stars Chantal Akerman, Jeffrey Kime, Jean-Claude Brisson, Jérôme Lévy.
How long is The Man with the Suitcase?
The Man with the Suitcase has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
What genre is The Man with the Suitcase?
The Man with the Suitcase is a TV Movie, Comedy film.
Where was The Man with the Suitcase produced?
The Man with the Suitcase was produced in France.