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A Parisian room for rent opens the door to surreal transformation in this experimental French fantasy.

THRESHOLD OF THE VOID

1974 · 1h 14m · NR · Drama / Fantasy · IMDB TMDB

An experimental surrealist film about altered states, creativity and illness.

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What is Threshold of the Void about?

Threshold of the Void is a 1974 French drama and fantasy film directed by Jean-François Davy about a young artist whose life is changed after renting a mysterious room in Paris.

Programmer's Pick

Parisian bohemia meets surrealist nightmare: Threshold of the Void transforms a simple room-for-rent scenario into a mind-bending meditation on creativity and the unknown. The film’s experimental style ensures that what you see—and what Wanda experiences—is never just surface deep.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Threshold of the Void follows Wanda Leibovitz, a young artist who arrives in Paris seeking to leave a painful romance behind. At the train station, Wanda is approached by a peculiar old woman offering her a room for rent—one supposedly kept for the woman's now-deceased sister. Wanda takes up the offer, unaware that the room holds secrets that will soon transform her existence. The film is an experimental, surrealist exploration of altered states, creativity, and illness, blending drama and fantasy to evoke a sense of unease and wonder as Wanda finds herself confronting boundaries both real and imagined.

Details & Specs

Director
Jean-François Davy
Writers
Alain Gerber, André Ruellan, Jean-François Davy
Release
1974
Runtime
1h 14m
Country
France
Language
French
Genres
Drama, Fantasy
Also Known As
Threshold of the Void, Original title: Le seuil du vide

Cast & Crew

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Director: Jean-François Davy Writers: Alain Gerber +2 more
DE Dominique Erlanger Wanda Leibowitz OD Odette Duc Léonie Catherine Rich Catherine Rich Mona Michel Lemoine Michel Lemoine Franck, l'amant de Wanda Roland Topor Roland Topor Homme dans le métro Jean Servais Jean Servais De Gournais, le directeur de la galerie Pierre Vaneck Pierre Vaneck Dr. Liancourt Georgette Anys Georgette Anys La mère de Wanda Arlette Emmery Arlette Emmery L'infirmière Claude Melki Claude Melki Le barman Liza Braconnier Liza Braconnier Jean Droze Jean Droze AF Adrien Forge Philippe Gasté Philippe Gasté Karine Jeantet Karine Jeantet Yvon Lec Yvon Lec Roger Lumont Roger Lumont Paul Pavel Paul Pavel André Tomasi André Tomasi JR Jean-Claude Romer Un invité au château (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Parisian Surrealism

The film’s setting in Paris and its experimental approach immerse you in a dreamlike, altered reality.

Artist in Peril

Wanda’s journey as a young artist encountering the mysterious offers a unique window into the intersection of creativity and psychological turmoil.

Mysterious Door

A forbidden door in Wanda’s rented room promises supernatural intrigue and a plunge into the unknown.

Experimental Fantasy

For those drawn to surrealist cinema, the film’s blend of fantasy and drama delivers a distinctive, boundary-testing experience.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Threshold of the Void released? +

Threshold of the Void was released in 1974.

Who directed Threshold of the Void? +

Threshold of the Void was directed by Jean-François Davy.

How long is Threshold of the Void? +

Threshold of the Void has a runtime of 74 minutes.

What genre is Threshold of the Void? +

Threshold of the Void is a drama and fantasy film.

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