Un divan à New York

"A Man... A Woman... A Dog... The perfect combination for romance..."

Feb 21 1996 R 1h 48m
Comedy, Romance

Dr. Henry Harriston is a successful psychoanalyst in New York City. When he is near a nervous breakdown, he arranges to change his flat with Beatrice Saulnier from France for a while. Both don't know each other and both find themselves deeply involved into the social settings of the other, because the decision to change their flats is made overnight. Could be the perfect amusement, but suddenly Henry finds himself beaten up by Beatrice' lover and Beatrice is considered to be Dr. Harriston's substitute by his clients...

Plot

Dr. Henry Harriston is a successful psychoanalyst in New York City. When he is near a nervous breakdown, he arranges to change his flat with Beatrice Saulnier from France for a while. Both don't know each other and both find themselves deeply involved into the social settings of the other, because the decision to change their flats is made overnight. Could be the perfect amusement, but suddenly Henry finds himself beaten up by Beatrice' lover and Beatrice is considered to be Dr. Harriston's substitute by his clients.

Written by

Chantal Akerman, Jean-Louis Benoît

Directed by

Chantal Akerman

Production Countries

Belgium, France, Germany

Production Companies

Babelsberg International Film Produktion, M6 Films, France 2 Cinéma, Les Films Balenciaga, Entre Chien et Loup, Eurimages, Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, Sofinergie 4, Sofinergie 3, Canal+, RTBF, Paradise Films, Filmboard Berlin-Brandenburg (FBB)

Languages

Français, English

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
2,464
Average Rating
5.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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