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2008 Certificate 12
  • Rated:
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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
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 Certificate 12
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

    Rated - 5 stars

    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

    Rated - 4 stars

    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....