Bienvenue en Suisse

5.1
2004 1 hr 45 min Comedy

Thierry, ethnologue spécialiste des lapons, se rend dans sa Suisse natale avec sa compagne, Sophie, pour assister à l'enterrement de sa grand-mère. Il y retrouve sa famille et découvre qu'il a hérité de deux millions de francs suisses, mais que pour les obtenir il va devoir faire semblant de s'adapter aux valeurs et mode de vie suisse qu'il avait rejeté. Pour ce faire il va accepter une sorte de formation accélérée prodiguée par son cousin suisse Aloïs, qui aurait plutôt des vues sur Sophie.

  • Cast:
    Vincent Perez , Emmanuelle Devos , Denis Podalydès , Marianne Basler

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Reviews

Hellen
2004/06/30

I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

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Brendon Jones
2004/07/01

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

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Bessie Smyth
2004/07/02

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

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Logan
2004/07/03

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

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FilmCriticLalitRao
2004/07/04

"Bienvenue en Suisse" by Lea Fazer is a very eurocentric film. This is because it talks of countries like France, Belgium and Switzerland. This is not the only reason for appreciating this film. It can also be shown as part of your French class. Lea Fazer has made an honest attempt to do away with all the clichés that surround Switzerland. According to her even in a country like Switzerland there are people for whom their own interest are more important than anything. It must also be noted that this film is not a travel brochure for Swiss government. If someone wants to learn how a frenchman speak swiss french, watch out for Vincent Perez. There are good performances by Emmanuelle Devos and Podalydes too.

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westpenn49
2004/07/05

What is the essential quality that binds the tiny nation of 4 languages? Why are they that way, thinking that they speak French, German and Italian better than the respective nations from which the language names derive? Bienvenue en Suisse strives in between jabs to answer just that question.I think it helps to have at least been to Switzerland to understand this film. Not that understanding can't come, but certainly appreciation is easier when one realizes that 4 20's and 14 is really how the French say the number that the Swiss have invented a word for in order to make it 94. The movie does a fair job of skewering the French in the process, of course, but the French girl does seem a bit more in touch with reality.Never the less a good time is had by all and the movie stereo types and jabs fun, but never seems really nasty or mean spirited and that makes all the difference.A good movie, well made and enjoyable, but no more than a 6.

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zmuidzinas
2004/07/06

Outstanding tongue in cheek 100% capture of CH.I just returned from a premiere in Lausanne with the director and principal actors in attendance. The audience (mostly Swiss) and I loved this film. People were relaxed and loudly laughing at very stereotypical exaggerations of the (sometimes not so) subtle differences among European neighbors, often even in the same country. The quality of the production is quite high - good production values. Even though European Francophones would probably appreciate this film more I highly recommend it for all to see!8/10.

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