Make Room for Tomorrow (1979)
Four generations of Oppenheim men gather in Paris for Isaac's 90th birthday. He's "Romeo," still a lady's man, waiting to hear from a woman to whom he has proposed, threatening suicide if she says no. They gather at Isaac's grandson's, Ben, who lives with Peggy and their son Mathias who's 10. Joining them, from Israel, is Isaac's son Elie. Against a backdrop of Elie's attempts to call his ex-wife, Ben and Peggy's marital difficulties, Mathias's budding sexuality, everyone's love of chess and practical jokes, Ben's house (shifting dangerously on its foundation), and the twentieth-century struggles of the Jews, the film explores their relationships and Isaac's aging.
Director: Peter Kassovitz
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: June 6, 1979
Cast
- Victor Lanoux - Ben Oppenheim
- Jane Birkin - Peggy
- Georges Wilson - Eric Oppenheim
- Henri Crémieux - Isaac 'Roméo' Oppenheim
- Mathieu Kassovitz - Mathias Oppenheim
- Françoise Bertin - La voisine
- Chloé Caillat - Reinhold
- Patrick Chesnais - Billy
- Yvonne Clech - Irène Boyer
- Jean-Pierre Coffe - Brigitte's Husband
Screenplay
Music: Georges Moustaki
Cinematography: Étienne Szabo
Editing: Chantal Rémy
Production: Les Films de la Tour, Les Films de la Drouette
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Peter Kassovitz
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Make Room for Tomorrow about?
- Four generations of Oppenheim men gather in Paris for Isaac's 90th birthday. He's "Romeo," still a lady's man, waiting to hear from a woman to whom he has proposed, threatening suicide if she says no. They gather at Isaac's grandson's, Ben, who lives with Peggy and their son Mathias who's 10. Joining them, from Israel, is Isaac's son Elie. Against a backdrop of Elie's attempts to call his ex-wife, Ben and Peggy's marital difficulties, Mathias's budding sexuality, everyone's love of chess and practical jokes, Ben's house (shifting dangerously on its foundation), and the twentieth-century struggles of the Jews, the film explores their relationships and Isaac's aging.
- Who directed Make Room for Tomorrow?
- Make Room for Tomorrow was directed by Peter Kassovitz.
- Who stars in Make Room for Tomorrow?
- Make Room for Tomorrow stars Victor Lanoux, Jane Birkin, Georges Wilson, Henri Crémieux, Mathieu Kassovitz, Françoise Bertin.
- How long is Make Room for Tomorrow?
- Make Room for Tomorrow has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Make Room for Tomorrow?
- Make Room for Tomorrow is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Make Room for Tomorrow produced?
- Make Room for Tomorrow was produced in France.