The Closet

Movie (2001)

A boring, unassuming pen-pusher is horrified to learn he may be facing redundancy - so his neighbour comes to the rescue by helping the mild-mannered man pretend to be homosexual to dissuade his politically correct employers from firing him. The deception soon leads to all manner of comical situations, as his bosses and co-workers walk on eggshells, desperately trying not to offend their colleague - but how long can it last? Sprightly French comedy of errors, with Gerard Depardieu giving an enjoyable performance in the lead, alongside Daniel Auteuil, Michel Aumont and Thierry Lhermitte.