The (In)Famous Youssef Salem

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.

Keywords

  • Cine-Short: 90 Minutes of cinema
  • family

Actors

  • Ramzy Bedia
  • Noémie Lvovsky
  • Vimala Pons
  • Lyes Salem
  • Melha Bedia

Director

  • Baya Kasmi

Comedy


1h 37min


-12

FR


NL

France
2023
A Maghrebi novelist struggles with the pros and cons of overnight success after publishing a book about his family.

A Maghrebi novelist struggles with the pros and cons of overnight success after publishing a book about his family.


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.

Cast & Crew