Bed and Board (1970)
Original title: Domicile conjugal
Bed and Board is a 1970 French-language comedy movie directed by François Truffaut, with a running time of 1h 37m. It stars Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claude Jade and Daniel Ceccaldi.
Parisian everyman Antoine Doinel has married his sweetheart Christine Darbon, and the newlyweds have set up a cozy domestic life of selling flowers and giving violin lessons while Antoine fitfully works on his long-gestating novel. As Christine becomes pregnant with the couple's first child, Antoine finds himself enraptured with a young Japanese beauty. The complications change the course of their relationship forever.
Quick answers
What is Bed and Board about?
Parisian everyman Antoine Doinel has married his sweetheart Christine Darbon, and the newlyweds have set up a cozy domestic life of selling flowers and giving violin lessons while Antoine fitfully works on his long-gestating novel. As Christine becomes pregnant with the couple's first child, Antoine finds himself enraptured with a young Japanese beauty. The complications change the course of their relationship forever.
When was Bed and Board released?
Bed and Board was released on 9 September 1970.
How long is Bed and Board?
Bed and Board runs 1h 37m.
Who made Bed and Board?
Bed and Board was directed by François Truffaut.
Where can I watch Bed and Board?
Bed and Board is available on Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Bed and Board
Stream: Criterion Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Jean-Pierre Léaud as Antoine Doinel
- Claude Jade as Christine Doinel
- Daniel Ceccaldi as Lucien Darbon
- Claire Duhamel as Madame Darbon
- Hiroko Matsumoto as Kyoko
- Daniel Boulanger as Le Voisin Ténor
- Silvana Blasi as Silvana, la Femme du Ténor
- Barbara Laage as Monique, la Secrétaire
- Claude Véga as Le Pseudo Étrangleur
- Danièle Girard as Ginette, la Serveuse
- Philippe Léotard as L'homme Ivre (uncredited)
- François Truffaut as Le Marchand de Journaux (voice) (uncredited)