| The Closet |  | Artists: Daniel Auteuil, Gerad Depardieu, Thierry Lhermitte
Label: LIONSGATE
Category: DVD
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Sales Rank: 17,252
Format: NTSC
Languages: French (Unknown), English (Subtitled), French (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Running Time: 1 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: DISD23826D
ISBN: 0788831070
UPC: 786936163803
EAN: 9780788831072
ASIN: B00005OSLQ
Publication Date: November 1, 2001
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | Francois Pignon is a lonely, dull accountant at a condom factory. At work, he's the butt of jokes, usually instigated by his co-worker Felix (Depardieu). And there's whispers at work that he's to be fired! At home, he sits alone, pining for his ex-wife and his son finds him too boring to be around. All this changes one day when a rumor spreads that he's gay, and much to his surpris |
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Product Description
The always popular Gerard Depardieu (102 Dalmations, 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 (Daniel 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 a 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!This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply. This product is expected to play back in DVD Video "play only" devices, and may not play in other DVD devices, including recorders and PC drives.
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French humor, which isn't exactly subtle, is delivered via an especially broad premise in The Closet. A nebbish (Daniel Auteuil) who works at a condom manufacturer learns he's about to be fired; with the help of his neighbor, he pretends to be gay so his boss can't fire him without seeming prejudiced. Then a bigoted coworker (Gerard Depardieu) tries to worm his way into the nebbish's good graces because he's afraid of being fired. In the wrong hands, The Closet could be ham-fisted slapstick. What makes this movie truly delightful is the superb understatement with which every gag is handled; even the sight of Auteuil wearing a giant condom tip on his head has an impeccable deadpan grace. All the performances are excellent; Depardieu's smarm is particularly delicious. Each scene takes a new twist of social discomfort and befuddlement in this winning comedy. --Bret Fetzer
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