Salut cousin !
Synopsis
The comedy in this lively film barely conceals its darker, more serious undertones as it chronicles a young Algerian's eye-opening introduction to the joys and travails of being an immigrant in Paris. Alilo has left his home to pick up an important suitcase for his employer. Unfortunately, he has lost the Parisian address. Fortunately, his cousin Mok, emigrated there several years before with his middle-class family before and is able to act as a guide. Mok, an aspiring rap singer, comes from a middle-class family, but chooses to live on his own in the dilapidated deteriorating 18th district, known as 'Moskova.' Mok characterizes the place as a haven for artists and intellectuals, but it is plainly just a Third World slum filled with tightly knit and colorful neighbors. Mok and Alilo have many interesting, some tragedy-tinged adventures over the five days it takes them to find the suitcase.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Merzak Allouache
- Screenplay & Story
- Caroline Thivel, Merzak Allouache
- Original Score
- Safy Boutella
- Original Title
- Salut cousin !
- Country of Origin
- France, Algeria, Belgium, Luxembourg
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- JBA Production, RTBF, Flash Back Audiovisuel, La Sept Cinéma, Artémis Productions, Samsa Film, Cléa Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Merzak Allouache
Caroline Thivel, Merzak Allouache
Safy Boutella
Pierre Aïm
Denise de Casabianca
Jacques Bidou
Department Leadership Roster
Merzak Allouache
Director
Jacques Bidou
Producer
Caroline Thivel
Writer
Pierre Aïm
Director of Photography
Merzak Allouache
Writer
Denise de Casabianca
Editor
Anne Schotte
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Salut cousin !
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What is Salut cousin ! about?
The comedy in this lively film barely conceals its darker, more serious undertones as it chronicles a young Algerian's eye-opening introduction to the joys and travails of being an immigrant in Paris. Alilo has left his home to pick up an important suitcase for his employer. Unfortunately, he has lost the Parisian address. Fortunately, his cousin Mok, emigrated there several years before with his middle-class family before and is able to act as a guide. Mok, an aspiring rap singer, comes from a middle-class family, but chooses to live on his own in the dilapidated deteriorating 18th district, known as 'Moskova.' Mok characterizes the place as a haven for artists and intellectuals, but it is plainly just a Third World slum filled with tightly knit and colorful neighbors. Mok and Alilo have many interesting, some tragedy-tinged adventures over the five days it takes them to find the suitcase.
Who directed Salut cousin !?
Salut cousin ! was directed by Merzak Allouache.
Who stars in Salut cousin !?
The principal cast of Salut cousin ! includes Gad Elmaleh, Massoud Hattou, Magaly Berdy, Ann-Gisel Glass, Jean Benguigui.
When was Salut cousin ! released and how long is it?
Salut cousin ! was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Salut cousin !?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Salut cousin ! was composed by Safy Boutella.