The Italian
L'Italien
Synopsis
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.
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The Italian / L'Italien (2010) - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-10-20
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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
Karim Belkhadra
Abdel
Alain Doutey
André
Laurence Cormerais
Cliente
Arielle Sémenoff
Marie-Paule
Guy Lecluyse
M. Maizière
Raphaële Germser
Geneviève
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 7, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olivier Baroux
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicolas Boukhrief, Éric Besnard
- Original Title
- L'Italien
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Worldwide Gross
- $11.1M
- Production Studios
- Eskwad, Pathé, M6 Films, Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olivier Baroux
Nicolas Boukhrief, Éric Besnard, Stéphane Ben Lahcen, Jean-Paul Bathany, Olivier Baroux
Vivien Aslanian, Frédéric Doniguian, Richard Grandpierre, Romain Le Grand
Department Leadership Roster
Nicolas Boukhrief
Screenplay
Richard Grandpierre
Producer
Romain Le Grand
Producer
Olivier Baroux
Director
Éric Besnard
Screenplay
Périne Barre
Production Design
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Italian
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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 principal cast of The Italian includes Kad Merad, Valérie Benguigui, Roland Giraud, Philippe Lefebvre, Guillaume Gallienne.
When was The Italian released and how long is it?
The Italian was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
How much did The Italian make at the box office?
The Italian grossed $11.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Italian?
The Italian holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).