The Valet — (2006)

The world-famous supermodel who must pretend to date Pignon. Kristin Scott Thomas Pierre's suspicious and powerful wife. Émilie Virginie Ledoyen

: François Pignon is a recurring character name in Francis Veber’s films (appearing in The Dinner Game and The Closet ), typically representing a kind-hearted, naive "little man" who ends up outsmarting those more powerful than him. Legacy and Remakes The Valet (2006)

Released in 2006, (originally titled La Doublure ) is a French comedy film written and directed by Francis Veber , a master of the "farce" genre. The film is celebrated for its classic mistaken-identity premise and its clever, fast-paced humor. Plot Overview The world-famous supermodel who must pretend to date Pignon

Pignon’s childhood sweetheart who initially rejected his proposal. Themes and Style Legacy and Remakes Released in 2006, (originally titled

: To prevent a costly divorce from his wife Christine (Kristin Scott Thomas)—who owns a majority share of his empire—Pierre claims that the beautiful Elena is actually the girlfriend of a passerby caught in the same photograph: François Pignon.