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The Closet


The Closet

COMEDY
  • Rated R
Directed by Francis Verber
Written by Francis Verber

Cast

Daniel Auteuil [Francois Pignon]
Gerard Depardieu [Felix Santini]
Thierry Lhermitte [Guillaume]
Michele Laroque [Mlle. Bertrand]
Michel Aumont [Belone]
Jean Rochefort [Kopel]
Alexandra Vandernoot [Christine]
Stanislas Crevillen [Franck]
Thierry Ashanti [Victor]
Armelle Deutsch [Ariane]
Irina Ninova [Martine]
Marianne Groves [Suzanne]
Michele Garcia [Madame Santini]
Luq Hamet [Moreau]
Edgar Givry [Mathieu]

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What happens?

The always popular Gerard Depardieu (102 DALMATIANS, VATEL) stars in a warmly engaging comedy that shows how one little white lie can change everything.

A dull and lonely accountant working at a condom factory, Francois (Daneil Auteuil) meekly endures office jokes and backroom whispers that he's about to be fired ... usually instigated by his loutish coworker Felix (Depardieu). But that all changes when a rumor about him spreads around the office. Much to his surprise, this funny falsehood becomes the catalyst that sends Francois' life on an unexpected and hilarious turn for the better.

As this outrageous, critically acclaimed story unfolds, you'll laugh along with Francois as he keeps this improbable charade going in an inspired bid to save his job and transform his life.