XXL
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.
Top Cast
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Gérard Depardieu
Jean Bourdalou
Michel Boujenah
Alain Berrebi
Elsa Zylberstein
Arlette Stern
Catherine Jacob
Lorène Benguigui
Gina Lollobrigida
Gaby Berrebi
Gad Elmaleh
Samy
Maurice Chevit
David Stern
Emmanuelle Riva
Sonia Stern
Ériq Ebouaney
Omar
Felix Fibich
Nathan Stern
Jenny Clève
Renée Bourdalou
Anna Loubeyre
Mémé Perret
Delphine Schiltz
Morgane
Pierre Zimmer
Baptiste Bourdalou
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ariel Zeitoun
- Screenplay & Story
- Florence Quentin
- Original Score
- Goran Bregović
- Original Title
- XXL
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- GBVI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ariel Zeitoun
Florence Quentin
Goran Bregović
Philippe Pavans de Ceccatty
Hugues Darmois
Patrick Batteux, Alain Goldman
Department Leadership Roster
Hugues Darmois
Editor
Rolf Grimsted
Production Design
Jennifer Alex Nickason
Production Design
Philippe Pavans de Ceccatty
Director of Photography
Dominique André
Production Design
Edith Vesperini
Costume Design
Ariel Zeitoun
Director
Alain Goldman
Producer
Florence Quentin
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About XXL
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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 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.
Who directed XXL?
XXL was directed by Ariel Zeitoun.
Who stars in XXL?
The principal cast of XXL includes Gérard Depardieu, Michel Boujenah, Elsa Zylberstein, Catherine Jacob, Gina Lollobrigida.
When was XXL released and how long is it?
XXL was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for XXL?
The original motion picture soundtrack for XXL was composed by Goran Bregović.