

The In(famous) Youssef Salem
2023-01-18 · 97 min · ★ 6.4
Youssef Salem, 45, has always managed to miss his writing career. But the trouble begins when his new novel becomes a success because Youssef couldn't help but be inspired by his own, for better or worse. He must now avoid at all costs that his book falls into the hands of his family.
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Production details
- Directors
- Baya Kasmi
- Production companies
- Tandem, Domino Film, France 2 Cinéma, Tandem
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 3,900,000
Top Cast
Ramzy BediaYoussef Salem
Noémie LvovskyLise
Abbes ZahmaniOmar Salem
Tassadit MandiFatima Salem
Melha BediaBouchra
Caroline Guiela NguyenLoubna
Oussama KheddamMouss
Vimala PonsLéna
Lyes SalemRachid
Chryssa FlorouChrissa
Édouard SulpiceLise's assistant
Augustin TrapenardThe literary TV presenter
Stéphane FoenkinosPierre de Choudens
Amel BenaïssaMeriem Djebel
Alexandra RothThe Marseilleian fan
Claire DumasThe bookseller of Port-de-BoucTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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