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The Closet (2001)

Original title: Le Placard

2001-01-17 · 1h 24m · FR
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A man spreads the rumor of his fake homosexuality with the aid of his neighbor, to prevent his imminent firing at his work.

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Francis VeberDirector, Writer

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Daniel AuteuilDaniel AuteuilFrançois PignonGérard DepardieuGérard DepardieuFélix SantiniThierry LhermitteThierry LhermitteGuillaume, the Director of Public RelationsMichèle LaroqueMichèle LaroqueMiss BertrandMichel AumontMichel AumontBelone, le voisin de PignonJean RochefortJean RochefortKopel, le directeur de l'usineAlexandra VandernootAlexandra VandernootChristineEdgar GivryEdgar GivryMathieuIrina NinovaIrina NinovaMartineMarianne GrovesMarianne GrovesSuzanneMichèle GarciaMichèle GarciaMadame SantiniLuq HametLuq HametMoreau

Keywords

Coming outMale homosexualityGayFactory workerNeighborFactoryGay themeCondomBluffKündigungPretending to be gay

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityComing Out · Male Homosexuality · GayDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference215655Actor preference88927 · 405625 · 270209

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What is The Closet about?

A man spreads the rumor of his fake homosexuality with the aid of his neighbor, to prevent his imminent firing at his work.

How long is The Closet?

The Closet has a runtime of 84 minutes.