# The Closet (2001)

> A timid factory accountant fabricates a gay identity to save his job, unleashing a sharply playful chain reaction of prejudice, panic, and unexpected personal change.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6419

## Facts

- Runtime: 84 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Francis Veber
- Cast: Daniel Auteuil, Gérard Depardieu, Thierry Lhermitte, Michèle Laroque, Michel Aumont, Jean Rochefort, Alexandra Vandernoot, Edgar Givry
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0243493/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, irreverent, warm, lazy sunday, lighthearted movie night

## Synopsis

A mundane accountant's life takes a wild turn when a rumor about his sexuality spirals out of control, leading to unexpected transformations.

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