BS & outsiderne
BS & outsiderne

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BS & outsiderne

2012
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Danish

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users70%
Director: Lars von TrierGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

A struggling, eccentric IT company owner devises an elaborate scheme to avoid selling his business by creating a fictional CEO. However, his plan unravels when potential buyers insist on meeting this phantom leader, forcing him to hire an actor to impersonate the 'outsider' he invented.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its unique premise and dark humor, though some found its execution uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive and darkly comedic concept.

  • Noted for its exploration of corporate absurdity and ego.

  • Some found the narrative pacing and character development lacking.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's original idea and its satirical take on business culture, though some felt it could have been more sharply focused.

Fun Fact

The film's original Danish title, 'Bænken', translates to 'The Bench', reflecting a recurring motif in the film concerning place and identity, though it was released internationally as 'BS & Outsiderne'.

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