The Man in the Basement 2021
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 114 minutes
- Director
- Philippe Le Guay
- Networks
- Les Films des Tournelles, France Télévisions, Canal+
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is The Man in the Basement?
Topic: Film "The Man in the Basement" (2021). Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 114 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 13, 2021
- Original language
- FR
- Origin
- France
- Studios
- Les Films des Tournelles, France Télévisions, Canal+
- Revenue
- $461,877
- Genres
- Mystery, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.6/10 from 87 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~114 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Les Films des Tournelles, France Télévisions, Canal+
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Topic: Film "The Man in the Basement" (2021).
Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Style: Meticulous archivist, neutral, encyclopedic, plain text (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventions, guesses, or omissions of details not in text.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Man in the Basement (French: L'homme de la cave).
Year: 2021.
Genre: Mystery and Drama (TMDB), Thriller Drama (Wikipedia).
Director: Philippe Le Guay.
Writers: Marc Weitzmann, Philippe Le Guay, and Gilles Taurand.
Cast: François Cluzet, Jérémie Renier, Bérénice Bejo, Jonathan Zaccaï.
Plot:
A Parisian couple (described in IMDb as a Jewish couple) decides to sell an unsanitary basement in their building.
Mr. Fonzic (a former history teacher) buys it.
He moves into the cellar and makes it his permanent residence.
The couple tries to cancel the sale but cannot.
Mr. Fonzic is an anti-Semitic conspiracy theorist.
He becomes a threat to the family and befriends their teenage daughter, exerting a perverted influence on her
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of mystery and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Man in the Basement worth watching?
The Man in the Basement holds a community rating of 5.6/10 based on 87 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Mystery, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Man in the Basement and when was it released?
The Man in the Basement is a feature film with a runtime of 114 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Man in the Basement?
The Man in the Basement was directed by Philippe Le Guay.
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