directed by: Hal Ashby, year: 1979
actors: Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine, Melvyn Douglas

Being There is a 1979 film based on the novel of the same name by Jerzy Kosinski. It tells the story of Chance, a simple gardener who becomes entangled in the world of politics and power after the death of his wealthy employer. Through his naive and pure-hearted perspective, Chance inadvertently rises to fame and influence, captivating those around him with his simplistic wisdom and gentle demeanor.

Satire, Innocence, Media, Politics, Identity