Being There (1979)

Cloistered in the heart of Washington D.C.'s urban labyrinth, lives Chance, a man of simple intellect, sheltered from the world's complexities. His world is confined to the elegant brownstone where he serves as a gardener for the late Mr. Jennings. He has never ventured beyond the iron gates, his life a tapestry of well-tended gardens, discarded yet fashionable clothes of his employer, and the ever-changing channels of television, his only window to the outside world. Chance's understanding of existence is as straightforward as the flora he cultivates. His life takes an unexpected turn when he is thrust into the bustling world following Mr. Jennings' death. Chance's naivety brings him into the path of the affluent Eve Rand, whose husband Ben is a critically ill financier teetering on the brink of mortality. Mistaken for a man of profound simplicity named Chauncey Gardner, Chance is welcomed into the Rands' world. His uncomplicated outlook, perceived as deep wisdom, captivates the couple. They introduce him to their wealthy and influential circle who, seduced by Ben's endorsement, hail Chauncey as a remarkable, down-to-earth intellectual. As the public adulation of Chauncey intensifies, his nonexistent past raises eyebrows. However, the momentum of their praise makes it impossible to retreat. The question looms - will anyone discover the truth beneath the facade, or will they continue to extol an emperor with no clothes? In this intriguing journey, 'Being There' (1979) explores the power of perception and the illusion of knowledge, painting a captivating tale of an unlikely political insider, his innocence mistaken for insight.

Being There is a comedy movie featuring Peter Sellers.

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