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A young entrepreneur turns Belgium's Moroccan community on its head by trying to change their funeral tradition.A young entrepreneur turns Belgium's Moroccan community on its head by trying to change their funeral tradition.A young entrepreneur turns Belgium's Moroccan community on its head by trying to change their funeral tradition.
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This is one of the better Flemish series to come out of Belgium. Unfortunately, poor editing leads to a lack of continuity and flow in telling the story in a coherent manner. Sometimes, scenes do not follow one another in a continuous manner and this creates gaps in telling the story. In addition, there are too many subplots, some of which start but then appear to be forgotten, leaving the viewer hanging and wondering why the event was introduced or included in the story line.
If there's a second season, it will be difficult to see where the character development would go without the series becoming repetitive and formula driven.
If there's a second season, it will be difficult to see where the character development would go without the series becoming repetitive and formula driven.
This original concept is an instant hook to check this show out. There's lots of situational humor here, exploring how this Moroccan family runs their family funereal business within a muslim community in Belgium. Tension between conservative muslim and more westernized traditions sets this up for lots of laughs. It can get a bit heavy-handed in segments, depicting a woman's role and position in both traditions, burial rites, or community expectations. But it turns out that crazy family dynamics, and intimate relationship challenges, are universal truths where ever you come from. There's an endearing code to family-first in this story, that includes more than just blood relations. Would recommend for an easy entertaining diversion.
I was very surprised with this Belgian show. A good balance of comedy, drama.
What I really liked is the conflict between an entire community's way of doing things and a young guy trying to bring a change in mentality while facing the pressure of that same community. It shows very well the resistance to a change. Hope there will be a second season.
What I really liked is the conflict between an entire community's way of doing things and a young guy trying to bring a change in mentality while facing the pressure of that same community. It shows very well the resistance to a change. Hope there will be a second season.
Splendid! Poetic, hilarious, funny, surprising, original, daring and yet very recognizable, very Belgian. A beautiful story, told with great feeling. In short: all the superlatives for this series. I am Belgian, not of Moroccan descent, but I have sympathy for just about all the characters in the series. A true top performance, this production. Bravo to the writers, and to Adil, Bilall and Mathieu. All the actors are top notch - I realize it sounds a bit hysterical when I say this - but really, all the actors are top notch. I am just a little more in awe of Ward Kerremans, who plays the role of JB in an inimitable way.
I liked the background music, I know it is not guitar, trying to figure it out but all efforts went in vain thats whya asking here.does anyone know what instrument they play in the background? And also where can I find it?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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