Noir et blanc (1986)
Antoine is an accountant, uptight and withdrawn, married to Edith, who picks out his clothes and shoes.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.
Director: Claire Devers
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: March 12, 1986
Cast
- Francis Frappat - Antoine
- Jacques Martial - Dominique
- Joséphine Fresson - Edith
- Marc Berman - Roland
- Benoît Régent - Hotel worker
- Claire Rigollier
- Catherine Belkhodja - Cleaning lady
- Isaach de Bankolé
Screenplay
- Tennessee Williams (Original Story)
- Claire Devers
Cinematography: Daniel Desbois, Christopher Doyle
Editing: Fabienne Alvarez-Giro, Yves Sarda
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
masochism, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Noir et blanc about?
- Antoine is an accountant, uptight and withdrawn, married to Edith, who picks out his clothes and shoes.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.
- Who directed Noir et blanc?
- Noir et blanc was directed by Claire Devers.
- Who stars in Noir et blanc?
- Noir et blanc stars Francis Frappat, Jacques Martial, Joséphine Fresson, Marc Berman, Benoît Régent, Claire Rigollier.
- How long is Noir et blanc?
- Noir et blanc has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Noir et blanc?
- Noir et blanc is a Drama film.
- Where was Noir et blanc produced?
- Noir et blanc was produced in France.