The Imposters

Original Title|Lijmen

Lang | 110' | 2000 (Completed)

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Writer	Ruud den Drijver, Fernand Auwera, Robbe De Hert
Director	Robbe De Hert
Producer	Michel Houdmont

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The Imposters is a bittersweet comedy, based on the novel "Soft Soap" by Willem Elsschot. Belgium, 1935. An honest pen-pusher is offered an unhoped-for job by an apparently respectful editor. Soon, he discovers that his "saviour" is a big-time swindler. Status and money versus peace of mind... how much will he put up with before he makes his final choice?

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The Imposters is a bittersweet comedy, based on the novel "Soft Soap" by Willem Elsschot. Belgium, 1935. An honest pen-pusher is offered an unhoped-for job by an apparently respectful editor. Soon, he discovers that his "saviour" is a big-time swindler. Status and money versus peace of mind... how much will he put up with before he makes his final choice?
The Imposters est une comédie douce et amère, inspirée du roman "Soft Soap" de Willem Elsschot. Belgique, 1935. Un pigiste se voit offrir un job inespéré par un éditeur apparemment respectueux. Très vite, il découvrira que son « sauveur » est un escroc de grande envergure. Le statut et l'argent contre la tranquillité d'esprit... Combien de temps va-t-il supporter cette situation avant de faire un choix définitif ?