Plot: Yannick is a simple working-class man, who rarely takes time off work. He makes an exception to go and see a farce in a local theater, but once there he is bored to tears. When his patience finally snaps, he interrupts the play, starting an animated discussion with the actors on stage. Their initial reaction is disbelief, but as Yannick argues his case for expecting entertainment in return for sacrifices he made to attend the show, they have little to rebuke his plea. They convince Yannick to leave the thea
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June 02, 2024
This is a shorter/smaller Dupieux project, but even those turn out to be top-notch. The premise is simple and Dupieux makes sure not to stretch it beyond its limits. He goes for the laughs and adds a bit of reflection to it, and one hour later it feels like you've watched something truly unique and distinct, the kind of thing only Dupieux could bring to a good end. The performances are strong, the setup is powerful and the execution is spot on. It's not his best or most memorable work, but it fits well in his oeuvre and it offers exactly what you expect from a Dupieux film without feeling derivative. Good stuff.