Couch in New York DVD

A Couch In New York
This is a romantic comedy with an analytical edge from noted Belgian director Chantal Akerman. Set in New York, the fun begins when freewheeling French dancer Beatrice and stodgy psychoanalyst Henry Harriston agree to exchange apartments. He will live in her bohemian Paris flat and she in his upscale, neat-as-a-pin Manhattan abode. The two have never met when they change places. Poor frazzled Henry is hoping that some quiet time in Paris will provide him with some badly needed cultural enrichment and relaxation from the demands of his wealthy clients. Unfortunately there is no rest, as he is constantly assailed by Beatrice's numerous suitors. Beatrice also deals with an onslaught of Henry's needy patients. Poor Henry can no longer stand being away and so quietly returns home. He notices a stream of patients coming from his home and they look unusually happy and well-adjusted. Even his dog looks happier. Wanting to learn her secret, Henry masquerades as a one of his own patients. It is not long before romantic sparks begin to fly. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

Cast William Hurt as Henry Harriston Juliette Binoche as Beatrice Saulnier Paul Guilfoyle as Dennis Stephanie Buttle as Anne Richard Jenkins as Campton Kent Broadhurst as Tim

Crew Patricia Woodbridge - Art Director Jacqueline Pierreux - Co-producer Ingrid Windisch - Co-producer Diana Elbaum - Co-producer Stephane Rollot - Costume Designer Virginie Montel - Costume Designer Leslie Yarmo - Costume Designer Gabriel Julien-Laferriere - First Assistant Director Chantal Akerman - Director Claire Atherton - Editor Sonia Wieder Atherton - Composer (Music Score) Paolo Conte - Composer (Music Score) Christian Marti - Production Designer Dietrich Lohmann - Cinematographer Robin O'Hara - Producer Jean-Luc Ormieres - Producer Regine Konckier - Producer Christian Marti - Set Designer Pierre Mertens - Sound/Sound Designer Gerard Lamps - Sound/Sound Designer Jean-Louis Benoit - Screenwriter Chantal Akerman - Screenwriter

A Couch In New York
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General Specifications: Language Options: English, French Subtitle Options: English Sound Processing: 2: PCM stereo Additional Features: Interactive menus Scene access Filmographies Trailer Weblink DVD Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1: Theatre Wide-Screen MPAA Rating: R DVD Discs Included: 1 DVD Sides: 1 DVD DVD Region Code: All Content Length: 104 min