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.
The story centers on a cruel but popular game played by a group of wealthy, self-important Parisians. Each week, they host a dinner where every guest must bring along an "idiot"—someone with an eccentric or "mind-numbing" hobby—whom the hosts can secretly mock. The goal is to see who can bring the "ultimate" champion idiot. le diner de cons ok.ru
On the night of the dinner, Pierre throws his back out. His wife, disgusted by the cruel game, leaves him just as Pignon arrives at his apartment. The goal is to see who can bring
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. The film is adapted from a play by