The Necktie

About This Film

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Festival Year: 2009
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Run Time: 13 Minutes
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Film Type: Short
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Animated: No
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Countr(ies): Canada
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English Subtitles: No
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Captions: None

Film Overview

Original Title: Le Noeud Cravate
English Title: The Necktie

THE NECKTIE is fifteen years in the life of Valentin, a faithful employee working a useless task in a dead-end job, deceived by a two-dimensional boss. He nonetheless struggles against absurdity with humanity and hope. On his 40th birthday he rediscovers an old accordian hidden in a closet and regains the joy of life.