The Man in the Basement
Storyline & Plot Summary
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.
Production Details
Cast
François Cluzet
Jacques Fonzic
Bérénice Bejo
Hélène Sandberg
Jérémie Renier
Simon Sandberg
Jonathan Zaccaï
David Sandberg
Martine Chevallier
Maître Rivière
Jack Claudany
Le proviseur
Antoine Levannier
Amos
Victoria Eber
Justine
Denise Chalem
Nelly Sandberg
Patrick Descamps
Grand-père Gérard
Ambroise James Di Maggio
Jérémie Sandberg
Sacha Attal
Olivier Sandberg
Sharif Andoura
Luka Steiner
François-Eric Gendron
Maître Massard
Laëtitia Eïdo
Maître Carole Vasquez
Patrick d'Assumçao
Monsieur Leroux
Éric Génovèse
Monsieur Martini
Candice Bouchet
Noémie Bouvier
Jean-Claude Frissung
Monsieur Lefèvre
Nicole Gueden
Madame Lefèvre
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
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An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.