Antoine is an accountant, uptight and withdrawn, married to Edith, who picks out his clothes and shoes.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.
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Francis Frappat
Antoine
Known for
Imagine
The Butterfly
Jacques Martial
Dominique
Known for
Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre
The School Teacher
Joséphine Fresson
Edith
Also in
The Discord
I... for Icarus
Marc Berman
Roland
Known for
Le Bal
Little Nothings
Benoît Régent
Hotel worker
Known for
Three Colors: Blue
Subway
Claire Rigollier
Catherine Belkhodja
Cleaning lady
Also in
Level Five
Three Haiku Videos
Isaach de Bankolé
Known for
Casino Royale
Black Panther
Claire Devers Director · Tennessee Williams Story Christopher Doyle Cinematographer
United States release March 12, 1986 · Produced in France
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France
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Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
United States · March 12, 1986
Theatrical
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