Le Suicidé

About This Movie

Le Suicidé is quite the peculiar piece from 2011, with its vaudevillian overtones woven through a comedy of errors. Sémione, our self-absorbed everyman, undergoes a transformation of sorts, propelled by the absurdity of misunderstandings surrounding his supposed suicide. The pacing is a bit erratic, which adds to the humor rather than detracts from it, and the way the ensemble cast bounces off each other creates a chaotic yet charming atmosphere. The practical effects, though minimal, effectively enhance the comedic tone without overshadowing the performances. It's not your conventional comedy; there's a strange, almost existential layer bubbling beneath the surface that gives it a unique feel. It's a film that leaves you pondering long after the credits roll.

Quirky vaudevillian vibes throughoutFocus on character misunderstandingsA blend of comedy with existential themes