| The Invitation | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Claude Goretta |
| Written by | Michel Viala Claude Goretta |
| Starring | Jean-Luc Bideau |
| Distributed by | Janus Films (USA) |
| Release date(s) | May 1973 (Cannes) |
| Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Language | French |
The Invitation (French: L'Invitation) is a 1973 Swiss film directed by Claude Goretta. It tells the story of a group of office workers, one of whom inherits a large country house and invites his co-workers to a party. At the party, they gradually let go of their inhibitions and get to know one another.
The Invitation was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film[1] and shared the Jury Prize at the 1973 Cannes Film Festival.[2]
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| Awards | ||
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| Preceded by Slaughterhouse-Five |
Jury Prize, Cannes 1973 tied with The Hour-Glass Sanatorium |
Succeeded by no award 1974-1979 The Constant Factor (1980) |