The In(famous) Youssef Salem

The In(famous) Youssef Salem

6.4IMDb Score
Released:2023-01-18
Genre:Comedy
Duration:97 min
Country:France
Director:Baya Kasmi
Actors:Ramzy Bedia, Noémie Lvovsky, Abbes Zahmani, Tassadit Mandi, Melha Bedia
Production:Tandem, Domino Film, France 2 Cinéma, Tandem

Overview:

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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