XXL
Originally released in 1997. XXL is a comedy film. directed by Ariel Zeitoun.
Starring Gérard Depardieu, Michel Boujenah, and Elsa Zylberstein
Synopsis
Tunisian-Jewish businessman Alain Berrebi (Michel Boujenah) courts Ashkenazi princess Arlette Stern (Elsa Zylberstein). Her father David (Maurice Chevit) learns of the death of a rural Auvergne peasant who once hid David and his cousin Nathan (Felix Fibich) from the Nazis. Nathan is now a NYC diamond dealer on West 47th Street. David, Nathan, Arlette, and Berrebi head for the funeral in Auvergne. There they encounter the deceased peasant's son, Jean Bourdalou (Gerard Depardieu), who operates the family's restaurants in Paris. Arlette does a romantic take on Bourdalou, which sends the distraught Berrebi off to cry on the shoulder of his mother Gaby (Gina Lollobrigida). Back in Paris, Bourdalou and Berrebi make plans to open a trendy fashion restaurant in Manhattan.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 10, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gérard Depardieu
as Jean Bourdalou
Michel Boujenah
as Alain Berrebi
Elsa Zylberstein
as Arlette Stern
Catherine Jacob
as Lorène Benguigui
Gina Lollobrigida
as Gaby Berrebi
Gad Elmaleh
as Samy
Maurice Chevit
as David Stern
Emmanuelle Riva
as Sonia Stern
Ériq Ebouaney
as Omar
Felix Fibich
as Nathan Stern
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- GBVI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is XXL about?
Tunisian-Jewish businessman Alain Berrebi (Michel Boujenah) courts Ashkenazi princess Arlette Stern (Elsa Zylberstein). Her father David (Maurice Chevit) learns of the death of a rural Auvergne pea...
Who directed XXL?
XXL was directed by Ariel Zeitoun.
How long is XXL?
XXL has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was XXL released?
XXL was released on December 10, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in XXL?
The main cast of XXL includes Gérard Depardieu, Michel Boujenah, Elsa Zylberstein, Catherine Jacob, Gina Lollobrigida.