Welcome to the Land of Ch'tis
2008
When Philippe Abrams is banished to a far off distant town called Bergues, he struggles to come to terms with the local inhabitants and his new life. But gradually his preconceived notions are swept aside one by one as he comes to know the town and it's unusual inhabitants. Read more
| Starring | Kad Merad, Dany Boon, Zoé Félix, Lorenzo Ausilia-Foret |
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| Director | Dany Boon |
| Genres | Comedy, World Cinema |
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Welcome to the Land of Ch'tis
When Philippe Abrams is banished to a far off distant town called Bergues, he struggles to come to terms with the local inhabitants and his new life. But gradually his preconceived notions are swept aside one by one as he comes to know the town and it's unusual inhabitants.
| Starring | Kad Merad, Dany Boon, Zoé Félix, Lorenzo Ausilia-Foret, Anne Marivin, Philippe Duquesne |
|---|---|
| Director | Dany Boon |
| Studio | Pathe |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 46 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Comedy, World Cinema |
| Language | DVD: French |
| Released | DVD: not available Production year: 2008 |
| Format | DVD |
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15 out of 15 people found this review helpful
Comedy at its best - from France
This film loses nothing from being in French with English subtitles. The title means 'Welcome to the Sticks'. Type that into Google and you'll find more reviews.
The dialogue is translated well and where jokes need a different slant to be funny in English this is done effortlessly. The film tells of a postal manager from Southern France who is moved to the bleak North. It's not what he expects but his experiences, and the story he recounts to his wife back home make for a wonderfully funny film
Most people harbour negative views about other parts of their country - this film makes us laugh at the post-man's but also at our own preconceptions.
One for all the family, though with subtitles perhaps say 12 upwards would be best. -
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
The biggest French film ever - with just cause
Admittedly, a fair bit does get lost in translation but, all in all, it is a hilarious film. The reactions of the characters faced with the terrifying prospect of 'the north' is so funny that I don't know how the actors kept a straight face. The characters are very likeable and the whole film is remarkably endearing. It's definitely worth watching
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Welcome to the Land of Ch'tis
When Philippe Abrams is banished to a far off distant town called Bergues, he struggles to come to terms with the local inhabitants and his new life. But gradually his preconceived notions are swept aside one by one as he comes to know the town and it's unusual inhabitants....
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