Igor, who manages a fancy hotel and is on the take, has to juggle several problems at once. He has a two-hour window to get his ill-got gain out of the hotel, he must misdirect and obstruct the inquiries of a Party auditor who suspects that all is not above board, and he must keep out of sight and out of trouble his interloping and troublesome young brother-in-law, who arrives unannounced with barrels of rotten herring.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.
If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.
For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.
Director: Jean-Marie Poiré
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.
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Christian Clavier
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Martin Lamotte
Boris Pikov
Bernard Blier
Alexei
Agnès Soral
Tatiana Féodorova
Marina Vlady
Natacha Tataïev
Jacques François
Marshal Bassounov
France Rumilly
Anaïs Jeanneret
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Roland Blanche
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