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Fatsah Bouyahmed | ... | Fatah |
Lambert Wilson | ... | Philippe | |
Jamel Debbouze | ... | Hassan | |
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Hajar Masdouki | ... | Naïma |
Fehd Benchemsi | ... | Samir du webcafé | |
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Catherine Davenier | ... | Jacqueline |
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Abdellah Chakiri | ... | Mokhtar |
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Amal El Atrache | ... | L'institutrice |
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Miloud Khetib | ... | Hamé Hamed |
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Brigitte Guedj | ... | Brigitte |
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Christian Ameri | ... | Lucien |
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Sara Boutaghriad | ||
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Lamia El Wali | ||
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Mohamed Razine | ||
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Karina Marimon | ... | Cathy |
It's a fact. Fatah, a sympathetic Algerian farmer, even more than his wife, he only has eyes for his prized heifer Jacqueline, dreaming to see her victorious at Paris' renowned competition in the annual Salon de l'Agriculture. And then one day, much to the village's surprise, unsuspecting Fatah's faith and perseverance finally pay off when he receives a long-awaited precious invitation to take part in the prestigious contest. So without delay, Fatah who had never left neither his family nor his village, sets off on an exciting open-air adventure full of surprises and unexpected encounters; at first by boat to Marseille and then afterwards on foot with his beloved Jacqueline always on his side, heading towards Paris. Undoubtedly, this is a unique long-distance journey that won't go unnoticed. Written by Nick Riganas
A peasant from remote village in Algeria gets an invitation to attend an international bovine show in Paris after years of applying for it. Although the villagers mock his devotion to his cow Jaqueline, they lend him money for the journey, as it is a village code to help the neighbours. Fatah and Jaqueline set off to Paris on foot after crossing the Mediterranean Sea. It's a bit like Ulysses in Homer's Odyssey; will he get there on time? The plot isn't original by any means, but the film conveys the old truth that the innocence and good humour can move even the most obdurate hearts.