The Gang of the Jotas

2013 1h 15m FR

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7.3

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★7.3TMDB · 3

Comedy

Synopsis

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The Gang of the Jotas is a wacky take on the famous suitcase mixup at the airport. Nils and Didier are arriving to the South of Spain to play in a badminton tournament. A mysterious and manipulative woman is also coming in to set things straight with the Spanish mafia. When they meet to exchange suitcases, all three of their lives are going to be turned upside down. Although Nils and Didier would never dream of becoming her sidekicks, they agree to tag along. Against all odds, they are going to become first class hitmen ... or maybe not.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Marjane Satrapi
The Woman
Mattias Ripa
Nils
Stéphane Roche
Didier
Ali Mafakheri
José & Javier
Maria de Medeiros
Maria

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Marjane Satrapi
Writers: Marjane Satrapi
Languages: French
Countries: Belgium, France

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RUNTIME

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Tight 75-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Marjane Satrapi, shot by Cristian Pirjol. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Stéphane Roche shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Marjane Satrapi and Mattias Ripa and Stéphane Roche carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2459758 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Marjane Satrapi directs. Cristian Pirjol behind the camera. Stéphane Roche cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Belgium, France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 75-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 13 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Marjane Satrapi, shot by Cristian Pirjol. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Stéphane Roche shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Marjane Satrapi and Mattias Ripa and Stéphane Roche carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt2459758 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.