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A Couch in New York poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.1 / 100
1996·Comedy / Romance·1h 48m

A COUCH IN NEW YORK

“A Man... A Woman... A Dog... The perfect combination for romance...”

A burnt-out New York psychoanalyst exchanges apartments with a Parisian woman. When his patients arrive, they talk to her and then pay. He returns early and becomes a patient as well.

Above the Line
Chantal Akerman·DirectorChantal Akerman·ScreenplayJean-Louis Benoît·ScreenplayDietrich Lohmann·Director of PhotographySonia Wieder-Atherton·Original Music ComposerClaire Atherton·Editor
Cast
Juliette Binoche·Béatrice SaulnierWilliam Hurt·Henry HarristonPaul Guilfoyle·DennisRichard Jenkins·CamptonStephanie Buttle·AnneBarbara Garrick·Lizbeth HoneywellKent Broadhurst·TimMatthew Burton·WoodHenry Bean·SteinAdam LeFevre·Restaurant Patron
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Chantal Akerman·DirectorHarvey Waldman·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Chantal Akerman·ScreenplayJean-Louis Benoît·ScreenplayChantal Akerman·Dialogue
Camera· 1
Dietrich Lohmann·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Claire Atherton·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Sonia Wieder-Atherton·Original Music ComposerMichel Filippi·ADR SupervisorPierre Mertens·SoundEmmanuel Roulot·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 10
Edith Vesperini·Costume DesignStéphane Rollot·Costume DesignChristian Marti·Production DesignMichael J. Kinney·Art Department AssistantEnrique Santana·PainterJoey Weber·Property MasterEric M. Metzger·LeadmanJocelyne Lemery·Makeup ArtistPatricia Woodbridge·Set DecorationMarcus Preussing·Swing
Production· 6
Robin O'Hara·Executive ProducerRégine Konckier·ProducerJacqueline Pierreux·ProducerDiana Elbaum·ProducerIngrid Windisch·ProducerJean-Luc Ormières·Producer
Other Departments· 3
Andreas Herberg·CarpenterHolger Delfs·ModelingPierre Berroyer·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
69.1
OF 100
Master Score
5.9
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind A Couch in New York's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#3471A8
#A87A4D
#1C1C28
Mood
Romantic, Lighthearted
Composition
Split
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a man and a woman standing outdoors with a cityscape in the background under a blue sky. A golden retriever dog is positioned between them, ”

romancecomedy
Key Elements
Golden Retriever DogMan's Suit JacketWoman's Trench Coat
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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