Youssef Salem a du succès

Baya Kasmi
filmfestival
Fri 21 Apr 23 - Sun 30 Apr 23

This hilarious, yet intelligent comedy is all about family, love, secrets and frustrations. This original film offers many unexpected and tender moments. A lovely surprise with great actors.

Youssef is a writer who, up until now, has known more failures than successes. His latest, autobiographical book ‘Choc Toxique’ unexpectedly becomes a bestseller and wins an important prize. But Youssef really wants to hide this book from his parents, because he has written about his sexual experiences and his family’s provenance.

 

This film might be the surprise of the festival. Humor and tenderness alternate and lead to a touching, generous story. The actors give it their best and offer a look into the secrets of a migrant family in Europe. Many serious and delicate subjects shimmer through this comedy full of self-mockery. Politically incorrect and sensitive, but also funny and original.

direction
Baya Kasmi
cast
Melha Bedia, Ramzy Bedia, Caroline Guiela Nguyen
duration
97 min
year
2022
country
France
language
French
Subtitles
Dutch

Finally an original, tender French comedy that beautifully addresses the many facets of success and immigration.

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