Dear friends,
My first time in New York I took the train to Beacon to go to the art gallery there. In the coffee shop of the museum, I spotted Gad Elmaleh, the star of today’s pick and possibly the most famous Moroccan comedian of all-time.
After I had a mini anxiety attack (what are the chances?), I went and talked to him. One thing led to another and at some point he turned to the café as if it was an open mic night, pointed at me, and went “he’s a Moroccan geek!” It was the highlight of my trip.
Priceless
New on Amazon Prime this week.
This easy French rom-com from 2006 is about Jean, a poor barman played Gad Elmaleh (left), who lies about his profession to date Irène, played by Audrey Tautou (right).
Irène has the habit of dating wealthy men to fund her lifestyle, she quickly realizes that Jean does not fit that description. Determined to do everything he can to win her over, Jean himself starts dating wealthy women.
Priceless, or Hors de prix, is a fun and light romcom with excellent lead performances.
Alternatives you might like
The Climb on Netflix is a French comedy about a Senegalese-French man from the suburbs of Paris with no climbing experience, who decides he will climb Everest to prove his love for a woman. Based on a true story.
The African Doctor also on Netflix is a French comedy about one town’s first-ever African residents.
Talk on Friday,
Bilal
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