The Invitation (1973)

  • 16
  • 10/01/1973 (CH)
  • Comedy
  • 1h 40m

Overview

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.

Claude Goretta

Director, Screenplay

Michel Viala

Screenplay

Cast

Jean-Luc Bideau's headshot

Jean-Luc Bideau

Maurice
Jean Champion's headshot

Jean Champion

Alfred
Corinne Coderey's headshot

Corinne Coderey

Simone
Neige Dolsky's headshot

Neige Dolsky

Emma Debonveau
Jacques Rispal's headshot

Jacques Rispal

René Mermet
Michel Robin's headshot

Michel Robin

Rémy Placet
Rosine Rochette's headshot

Rosine Rochette

Helene
François Simon's headshot

François Simon

Emile

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