Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Eric Elmosnino | ... | Zef Melkowich | |
Lou de Laâge | ... | Noga Melkowich | |
Kad Merad | ... | Roni Melkowich | |
Clara Ponsot | ... | Melita Melkowich | |
Max Boublil | ... | Sam | |
Monica Bellucci | ... | Giovanna | |
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Ivry Gitlis | ... | Aron Melkowich |
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Valérie Bonneton | ... | Clarisse Dorval / Irène Melkowich |
Alexis Michalik | ... | Daniel Touré | |
Christian Hecq | ... | Monsieur Delbar | |
Hande Kodja | ... | Louise | |
Ann Firbank | ... | Dame anglaise | |
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Jean-Michel Lahmi | ... | Le rabbin |
Richard Sammel | ... | Monsieur Künze | |
Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre | ... | Frédérique, la journaliste (as Laure de Clermont) |
Zef's dear wife dies in an accident just as Roni, his wealthy brother, marries his daughter. When the widower arrives with the coffin containing his wife's body right in the middle of the preparations for the wedding feast, he naturally casts a chill. The tensions between the two brothers who have diametrically opposed characters soon aggravate. All is a pretext for conflict, occupations, women, religion... Written by Guy Bellinger
Lou de Laage is potentially the next great film actress from France. Seen at ColCoa 2013, Des Gens qui s'embarassent is a break out performance for her after Jappeloup. The director of Des Gens qui s'embarassent, Daniele Thompson, obviously saw something in this young actress because she is the center of attention and has to carry the film. The camera loves her and she is able to take control of the screen, projecting extremely well with the feeling that she is not acting. She is certainly gifted with the talent and looks that can take her to the top. All she needs to do is to learn English, let great directors find her, and take Hollywood by storm.