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The Invitation

6.4

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Original title

L'Invitation (The Invitation)

Year

1973

Running time

100 min.

Country

Switzerland

Director

Claude Goretta

Screenwriter

Michel Viala, Claude Goretta

Cast

Music

Patrick Moraz

Cinematography

Jean Zeller

Producer

Co-production Switzerland-France;

Citel Films

Genre

Comedy

Synopsis

After the death of his mother, middle-aged insurance employee inherits her small cottage surrounded by a garden. Selling the cottage which is situated on unexploited ground near the center of a big city makes him a rich man and he buys a big house in the countryside. He takes some time off and decides to throw a big garden party at the house and invite all his colleagues from the office. Aided by alcohol, the guests gradually lose all their inhibitions and reveal personality traits and frustrations that they normally keep hidden.

Awards: 1973: Nominated for Oscar: Best Foreign Language Picture

1973: Cannes Film Festival: Jury Prize

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The Invitation

1973

Claude Goretta

6.4

(97)