The Fat and the Lean
A small and thin barefoot slave (played by Polanski) plays a flute and beats a drum to entertain his large master who rocks in a rocking chair in front of his mansion. The slave jumps and leaps like a madman, wipes his master's brow, feeds him, washes his feet, shades him from the sun with an umbrella and holds a urinal for him.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Le gros et le maigre |
| Year | 1961 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Roman Polanski |
| Runtime | 15 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.1/10 (39 votes) |
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Polanski constructs a grotesque model of power and submission through minimalist visuals and near-silent action. The film relies on exaggerated physical comedy to explore the absurdity of ritualized servitude in a stark, almost theatrical setting.
Those who tire of conventional narratives will find a sharp, satirical bite in this silent dance of domination. What lingers after the final frame is the unsettling echo of a pointless, yet meticulously performed, ritual. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Roman Polanski
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Watch as a sharp, absurdist short before a feature film, best appreciated with a taste for dark silent comedy.
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