Being There

Being There is a 1979 satirical comedy drama film that presents a poignant and humorous story of simplicity mistaken for profundity. The film follows Chance, a simple-minded gardener played by Peter Sellers, who has lived his entire life isolated inside a wealthy man's Washington D.C. townhouse. His entire worldview comes from television. When his benefactor dies, Chance is thrust into the outside world for the first time. Through a series of misunderstandings, his literal gardening advice and simplistic observations about television are interpreted as brilliant, metaphorical insights into the economy and politics. He is quickly adopted by a powerful, dying millionaire and his wife, who propel him into the highest echelons of American society and political influence. The 1979 film is a masterful exploration of themes like media saturation, the nature of intelligence, and the absurdities of the political and social elite. Its brilliance lies in Sellers's remarkably subtle and nuanced performance, which earned him an Academy Award nomination, and the film's enduring, thought-provoking commentary on how image often trumps substance. This classic satire remains a timeless and clever comedy that feels as relevant today as it was upon its release.

Genre

Comedy Drama

Maa

United States

Julkaisupäivä

joulukuu 19, 1979

Director

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