Appointment in Bray (1971)
In 1917, the First World War is raging. Julien is from Luxemburg, so instead of having to go to war he studies piano in Paris. One day his friend Jacques, also a musician and now a fighter pilot on the front, invites him to spend a few days in his family's empty house in Bray. The housekeeper, a beautiful stoic woman lets Julien in, but his friend is late and he is obliged to wait. In the meantime, he starts reminiscing of the pre-war days spent with his friend and Jacques' girlfriend Odile.
Director: André Delvaux
Genre: Drama, Music, War
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: December 22, 1971
Cast
- Anna Karina - Elle
- Mathieu Carrière - Julien Eschenbach
- Roger Van Hool - Jacques Neuil
- Bulle Ogier - Odile
- Pierre Vernier - Monsieur Hausman
- Luce Garcia-Ville - Madame Neuil
- Boby Lapointe - l'aubergiste
- Martine Sarcey - Madame Hausmann
- Jean Bouise - le rédacteur
- Hugues Quester
Screenplay
- Julien Gracq (Novel)
- André Delvaux
Music: Frédéric Devreese
Cinematography: Ghislain Cloquet
Editing: Nicole Berckmans
Production: Taurus Film, Ciné Mag Bodard, Parc Film, Studios Arthur Mathonet, Ciné Vog Films, ORTF
Country: Belgium, France, Germany
Language: Français, Deutsch
Original Language: fr
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
friendship, world war i, servant, housekeeper
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Appointment in Bray about?
- In 1917, the First World War is raging. Julien is from Luxemburg, so instead of having to go to war he studies piano in Paris. One day his friend Jacques, also a musician and now a fighter pilot on the front, invites him to spend a few days in his family's empty house in Bray. The housekeeper, a beautiful stoic woman lets Julien in, but his friend is late and he is obliged to wait. In the meantime, he starts reminiscing of the pre-war days spent with his friend and Jacques' girlfriend Odile.
- Who directed Appointment in Bray?
- Appointment in Bray was directed by André Delvaux.
- Who stars in Appointment in Bray?
- Appointment in Bray stars Anna Karina, Mathieu Carrière, Roger Van Hool, Bulle Ogier, Pierre Vernier, Luce Garcia-Ville.
- How long is Appointment in Bray?
- Appointment in Bray has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Appointment in Bray?
- Appointment in Bray is a Drama, Music, War film.
- Where was Appointment in Bray produced?
- Appointment in Bray was produced in Belgium, France, Germany.
- What are the themes of Appointment in Bray?
- The themes of Appointment in Bray include: The Horror of War and Humanity.