Noir et blanc (1986)
Antoine is an accountant, uptight and withdrawn, married to Edith, who picks out his clothes and shoes.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
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Francis Frappat as Antoine |
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Jacques Martial as Dominique |
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Joséphine Fresson as Edith |
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Marc Berman as Roland |
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Benoît Régent as Hotel worker |
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Claire Rigollier as |
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Catherine Belkhodja as Cleaning lady |
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Isaach de Bankolé as |
| Directing | Claire Devers | Director |
| Writing | Tennessee Williams | Original Story |
| Writing | Claire Devers | Writer |
| Camera | Christopher Doyle | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Daniel Desbois | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Jean-Paul Rosa da Costa | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Alain Lasfargues | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Fabienne Alvarez-Giro | Editor |
| Editing | Yves Sarda | Editor |
| Sound | Jonathan Liebling | Foley Artist |
