The Man in the Basement
Released 5 years ago in 2021. The Man in the Basement is a mystery/drama film. directed by Philippe Le Guay.
Starring François Cluzet, Bérénice Bejo, and Jérémie Renier
Synopsis
A Parisian couple decides to sell an unsanitary basement in their building. A very ordinary, nondescript man, Mr. Fonzic, shows up to buy it. Nothing unusual there, until the man moves into the cellar and makes it his permanent residence. The couple tries desperately to cancel the sale but to no avail. Worse, Mr. Fonzic becomes a threat to their family as he befriends their teenage daughter on whom he seems to exert a perverted influence.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 13, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (81 votes)
Box Office
$461.9K
Worldwide gross
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
François Cluzet
as Jacques Fonzic
Bérénice Bejo
as Hélène Sandberg
Jérémie Renier
as Simon Sandberg
Jonathan Zaccaï
as David Sandberg
Martine Chevallier
as Maître Rivière
Jack Claudany
as Le proviseur
Antoine Levannier
as Amos
Victoria Eber
as Justine
Denise Chalem
as Nelly Sandberg
Patrick Descamps
as Grand-père Gérard
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Revenue
- $461,877
Production Companies
- Les Films des Tournelles
- France Télévisions
- Canal+
- CNC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Man in the Basement about?
A Parisian couple decides to sell an unsanitary basement in their building. A very ordinary, nondescript man, Mr. Fonzic, shows up to buy it. Nothing unusual there, until the man moves into the cel...
Who directed The Man in the Basement?
The Man in the Basement was directed by Philippe Le Guay.
How long is The Man in the Basement?
The Man in the Basement has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was The Man in the Basement released?
The Man in the Basement was released on October 13, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Man in the Basement?
The main cast of The Man in the Basement includes François Cluzet, Bérénice Bejo, Jérémie Renier, Jonathan Zaccaï, Martine Chevallier.