Noir et blanc

Story

Synopsis

Antoine is an accountant, uptight and withdrawn, married to Edith, who picks out his clothes and shoes.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

Writers

Tennessee Williams, Claire Devers

Language

French

Country

France

Release date

12 March 1986

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Francis Frappat

  Antoine

• 

  Jacques Martial

  Dominique

• 

  Joséphine Fresson

  Edith

• 

  Marc Berman

  Roland

• 

  Benoît Régent

  Hotel worker

• Claire Rigollier

• 

  Catherine Belkhodja

  Cleaning lady

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  Isaach de Bankolé