The In(famous) Youssef Salem

2023 1h 37m FR

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 125

Comedy

Synopsis

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Youssef Salem, 45, has always managed to miss his writing career. But the trouble begins when his new novel becomes a success because Youssef couldn't help but be inspired by his own, for better or worse. He must now avoid at all costs that his book falls into the hands of his family.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ramzy Bedia
Youssef Salem
Noémie Lvovsky
Lise
Abbes Zahmani
Omar Salem
Tassadit Mandi
Fatima Salem
Melha Bedia
Bouchra
Caroline Guiela Nguyen
Loubna
Oussama Kheddam
Mouss
Vimala Pons
Léna

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Baya Kasmi
Writers: Michel Leclerc, Baya Kasmi
Languages: French
Countries: France

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MONEY

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Shot for just $3.9M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Baya Kasmi, shot by Julien Roux. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Alexandre Saada. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Ramzy Bedia and Noémie Lvovsky and Abbes Zahmani carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt21627730 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Baya Kasmi directs. Julien Roux behind the camera. Alexandre Saada scores. Monica Coleman cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Shot for just $3.9M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
2Released 3 years ago.
3Directed by Baya Kasmi, shot by Julien Roux. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Alexandre Saada. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Monica Coleman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Ramzy Bedia and Noémie Lvovsky and Abbes Zahmani carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt21627730 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.