Le Placard
Originally released in 2015. Le Placard is a comedy film. directed by Dominique Thiel. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Élie Semoun, Laurent Gamelon, and Philippe Magnan
Synopsis
François Pignon, an accountant in a condom factory, learns that he is going to be fired. Already overwhelmed by personal problems, he decides to throw himself out the window. He is stopped in his tracks by his next-door neighbor who suggests an unexpected plan to keep his job: pretend to be a homosexual. Assuming that in this age of political correctness, one does not fire a gay man, he manages to convince Pignon to play along while remaining a discreet and shy little man... What will change is the way others look at him. Pignon will thus benefit from an unusual reintegration by coming out of a closet where he had never entered.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 29, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Le Placard about?
François Pignon, an accountant in a condom factory, learns that he is going to be fired. Already overwhelmed by personal problems, he decides to throw himself out the window. He is stopped in his ...
Who directed Le Placard?
Le Placard was directed by Dominique Thiel.
How long is Le Placard?
Le Placard has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Le Placard released?
Le Placard was released on May 29, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Le Placard?
The main cast of Le Placard includes Élie Semoun, Laurent Gamelon, Philippe Magnan, Zoé Félix, François Levantal.