A razor-sharp chamber comedy where cruelty meets karmic justice. Amidst the claustrophobic elegance of a Parisian apartment, intellectual arrogance is systematically dismantled by the chaotic, well-meaning innocence of a fool, proving that the real idiot is often the one casting the first stone.
The Dinner Game
Le Dîner de cons
"A feast for the senseless."
Director:
Francis Veber
Cast:
Jacques Villeret, Thierry Lhermitte, Francis Huster, Daniel Prévost, Alexandra Vandernoot
Comedy
Budget:
$12,500,000
Box Office:
$78,599,508
The Dinner Game - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
The 'Pignon' Universe
The name François Pignon connects this film to a wider 'Veber-verse.' While the characters have different backstories in each film, they represent the same archetype of the 'annoying little man' who destroys the hero's life.
Lucien Cheval's Football Obsession
The tax inspector is an avid football fan (supporting OM - Olympique de Marseille), adding a layer of tribal realism to his character and contrasting with Brochant's high-culture snobbery.