# The Boss of It All (2006)

> A failed actor impersonates an imaginary company president while an IT firm's sale exposes the absurdity of corporate authority and personal responsibility.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2975

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Lars von Trier
- Cast: Jens Albinus, Peter Gantzler, Fridrik Thor Fridriksson, Benedikt Erlingsson, Iben Hjejle, Henrik Prip, Mia Lyhne, Casper Christensen
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0469754/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, sardonic, irreverent, arthouse movie night, office comedy night

## Synopsis

A comedic exploration of corporate absurdity and the lengths one will go to save face.

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