A Couch in New York

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1996-02-21

Languages:

English, French

Countries:

France, Germany, Belgium

Runtime:

108 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

5.9 (1499 Reviews)

Director:

Chantal Akerman

Genres:

Comedy Romance

Cast:

Juliette Binoche William Hurt Stephanie Buttle Barbara Garrick

Writer:

Chantal Akerman (scenario)

Jean-Louis Benoèt (scenario)

Chantal Akerman (dialogue)

Fullplot:

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.

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