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Sitcom (1998)
Director: François Ozon
Cast: Évelyne Dandry, François Marthouret, Marina de Van, Adrien de Van
Runtime80 min
RatingNR
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The adventures of an upper-class suburban family abruptly confronted with the younger brother's discovery of his homosexuality, the elder sister's suicide attempt and sadomasochist tendencies, and the intrusion of a very free-spirited maid and her husband. And it all started with the arrival in the family of an innocent looking rat.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Sitcom, the 1998 French dark comedy directed by François Ozon, has been met with critical acclaim. The film's examination of suburban family dysfunction and sexual taboos has been praised for its bold, subversive approach. While divisive, Sitcom has earned recognition, including a nomination for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Audiences have responded positively as well, with the film maintaining a strong 7.0/10 rating on IMDb.
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Fans of director François Ozon's quirky, genre-blending approach will find a lot to enjoy in this darkly comedic 1998 satire. Sitcom presents a delightfully twisted look at the secrets and dysfunctions lurking beneath the surface of a seemingly picture-perfect suburban family, anchored by compelling performances from the ensemble cast led by Évelyne Dandry and Marina de Van.
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Sitcom is a 1998 French surrealistic satire film written and directed by François Ozon. The story documents the moral decline of a once esteemed suburban family, whose descent into degeneracy begins with the purchase of a small white rat.
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