The Italian (2010)
Dino Fabrizzi is the number one seller of the Maserati dealership in Nice. At 42, he arrives at a turning point in his life, the position of director is openly proposed and his companion for a year, Helen, has the firm intention to marry her. For Dino, life is great, except that this perfect life was built on a lie. Dino is actually called Mourad Ben Saoud. Neither his boss nor Helen and even less his parents are aware of this false identity. In ten days begins Ramadan and Mourad who passes every year will this time assume the promise made to his sick father. Taking part in Ramadan, For Dino - the Italian - it will not be easy.
Director: Olivier Baroux
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: July 7, 2010
Cast
- Kad Merad - Dino/Mourad
- Valérie Benguigui - Hélène
- Roland Giraud - Charles Lemonnier
- Philippe Lefebvre - Cyril Landrin
- Guillaume Gallienne - Jacques
- Sid Ahmed Agoumi - Mohamed Ben Saoud
- Farida Ouchani - Rachida Ben Saoud
- Saphia Azzeddine - Amel Ben Saoud
- Tarek Boudali - Karim
- Nathalie Levy-Lang - Nadège
Screenplay
- Olivier Baroux (Dialogue)
- Jean-Paul Bathany (Dialogue)
- Stéphane Ben Lahcen (Dialogue)
- Éric Besnard (Screenplay)
- Nicolas Boukhrief (Screenplay)
Production: Eskwad, Pathé, M6 Films, Canal+
Country: France
Language: Français
Box Office: $11M
Original Language: fr
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Italian about?
- Dino Fabrizzi is the number one seller of the Maserati dealership in Nice. At 42, he arrives at a turning point in his life, the position of director is openly proposed and his companion for a year, Helen, has the firm intention to marry her. For Dino, life is great, except that this perfect life was built on a lie. Dino is actually called Mourad Ben Saoud. Neither his boss nor Helen and even less his parents are aware of this false identity. In ten days begins Ramadan and Mourad who passes every year will this time assume the promise made to his sick father. Taking part in Ramadan, For Dino - the Italian - it will not be easy.
- Who directed The Italian?
- The Italian was directed by Olivier Baroux.
- Who stars in The Italian?
- The Italian stars Kad Merad, Valérie Benguigui, Roland Giraud, Philippe Lefebvre, Guillaume Gallienne, Sid Ahmed Agoumi.
- How long is The Italian?
- The Italian has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is The Italian?
- The Italian is a Comedy film.
- How much did The Italian gross?
- The Italian grossed $11M worldwide.
- Where was The Italian produced?
- The Italian was produced in France.