The Closet
A man spreads the rumor of his fake homosexuality with the aid of his neighbor, to prevent his imminent firing at his work.
Critics Sentiment
Kopel catches Pignon making love to Mlle Bertrand on factory equipment
Pignon learns he will be fired due to downsizing
From the dark violence of coworkers attacking Pignon to the triumphant comedy of the gay pride parade sequence
The film starts low with Pignon's pathetic circumstances but steadily builds as his fake gay identity transforms his life and relationships. While there are some darker consequences like Santini's breakdown, the overall arc is upward, culminating in hilarious revelations and Pignon's complete personal transformation. Critics found it a charming, well-executed farce that avoided cheap humor while delivering both laughs and heart.
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Daniel Auteuil
François Pignon
Gérard Depardieu
Félix Santini
Thierry Lhermitte
Guillaume, the Director of Public Relations
Michèle Laroque
Miss Bertrand
Michel Aumont
Belone, le voisin de Pignon
Jean Rochefort
Kopel, le directeur de l'usine
Alexandra Vandernoot
Christine
Edgar Givry
Mathieu
Irina Ninova
Martine
Marianne Groves
Suzanne
Michèle Garcia
Madame Santini
Luq Hamet
Moreau
Philippe Brigaud
Lambert
Vincent Moscato
Ponce
Eric Vanzetta
Le maitre d'hôtel
Laurent Gamelon
Alba
Michel Caccia
Le sommelier
Armelle Deutsch
Ariane
Stanislas Forlani
Franck
Thierry René
Victor
Crew
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