Pierre Brochant (Thierry Lhermitte), a smug publisher, thinks he has found a "world-class" candidate in François Pignon (Jacques Villeret), a low-level accountant with a passion for building intricate replicas of world landmarks out of matchsticks.
Trapped in his home and reliant on the man he intended to ridicule, Pierre watches as Pignon’s bumbling attempts to help—from calling his ex-mistress to accidentally involving a tax inspector—systematically destroy his life. le diner de cons ok.ru
The film is adapted from a play by Veber and takes place almost entirely within a single apartment. It relies on sharp, witty dialogue and impeccable comic timing rather than big-budget stunts. Pierre Brochant (Thierry Lhermitte)