The Invitation (L'invitation) 50 years old

The Invitation

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. Written by Markku Kuoppamäki

Credits

The Invitation Cast

Name Character
Jean-Luc Bideau He was 32, now 83 years old as Maurice
Michel Robin He was 42, now 93 years old as Remy
Cécile Vassort She was 31, now 82 years old as Aline
Jean Champion He was 59, 87 years old when he died as Alfred
François Simon He was 4, 13 years old when he died as Emile

The Invitation Crew

Name Department
Joële Van Effenterre as Editor. She was 27 (now 78) years old Editing
Claude Goretta as Director. He was 43 (89) years old when He died Directing
Claude Goretta as Screenplay. He was 43 (89) years old when He died Writing
Laurent Barbey as Sound. Sound
The Invitation poster
The Invitation (50 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, September 13, 1973
  • Runtime: 100 minutes