A Couch in New York
Dr. Henry Harriston is a successful psychoanalyst in New York City. When he is near a nervous breakdown, he arranges to change his flat with Beatrice Saulnier from France for a while. Both don't know each other and both find themselves deeply involved into the social settings of the other, because the decision to change their flats is made overnight. Could be the perfect amusement, but suddenly Henry finds himself beaten up by Beatrice' lover and Beatrice is considered to be Dr. Harriston's substitute by his clients...
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A Couch in New York
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 21, 1996
Runtime
1h 48m
Genres
Romance, Comedy
User Score
58%
Original Title
Un divan à New York
Production Companies
M6 Films, Les Films Balenciaga, France 2 Cinéma, Babelsberg International Film Produktion, Paradise Films, RTBF, Canal+, Sofinergie 3, Sofinergie 4, Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la FWB, Eurimages, Entre Chien et Loup
Director
Chantal Akerman
Description
Dr. Henry Harriston is a successful psychoanalyst in New York City. When he is near a nervous breakdown, he arranges to change his flat with Beatrice Saulnier from France for a while. Both don't know each other and both find themselves deeply involved into the social settings of the other, because the decision to change their flats is made overnight. Could be the perfect amusement, but suddenly Henry finds himself beaten up by Beatrice' lover and Beatrice is considered to be Dr. Harriston's substitute by his clients...
