The Man in the Basement (2021)
A Parisian couple decides to sell an unsanitary basement in their building. A very ordinary, nondescript man, Mr. Fonzic, shows up to buy it. Nothing unusual there, until the man moves into the cellar and makes it his permanent residence. The couple tries desperately to cancel the sale but to no avail. Worse, Mr. Fonzic becomes a threat to their family as he befriends their teenage daughter on whom he seems to exert a perverted influence.
Director: Philippe Le Guay
Genre: Mystery, Drama
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: October 13, 2021
Cast
- François Cluzet - Jacques Fonzic
- Bérénice Bejo - Hélène Sandberg
- Jérémie Renier - Simon Sandberg
- Jonathan Zaccaï - David Sandberg
- Martine Chevallier - Maître Rivière
- Jack Claudany - Le proviseur
- Antoine Levannier - Amos
- Victoria Eber - Justine
- Denise Chalem - Nelly Sandberg
- Patrick Descamps - Grand-père Gérard
Screenplay
- Gilles Taurand (Screenplay)
- Philippe Le Guay (Screenplay)
Music: Bruno Coulais
Cinematography: Guillaume Deffontaines
Production: Les Films des Tournelles, France Télévisions, Canal+, CNC
Country: France
Language: Français
Box Office: $461,877
Original Language: fr
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man in the Basement about?
- A Parisian couple decides to sell an unsanitary basement in their building. A very ordinary, nondescript man, Mr. Fonzic, shows up to buy it. Nothing unusual there, until the man moves into the cellar and makes it his permanent residence. The couple tries desperately to cancel the sale but to no avail. Worse, Mr. Fonzic becomes a threat to their family as he befriends their teenage daughter on whom he seems to exert a perverted influence.
- Who directed The Man in the Basement?
- The Man in the Basement was directed by Philippe Le Guay.
- Who stars in The Man in the Basement?
- The Man in the Basement stars François Cluzet, Bérénice Bejo, Jérémie Renier, Jonathan Zaccaï, Martine Chevallier, Jack Claudany.
- How long is The Man in the Basement?
- The Man in the Basement has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is The Man in the Basement?
- The Man in the Basement is a Mystery, Drama film.
- How much did The Man in the Basement gross?
- The Man in the Basement grossed $461,877 worldwide.
- Where was The Man in the Basement produced?
- The Man in the Basement was produced in France.