Unique and charming characters bring life to an unlikely setting that has its own romance and history. Difficulties in communication between Abrams and his Ch’timi employees are a significant portion of the humour, but there are many other moments ranging from subtle to outrageous. The cast delivers humour unique to the French yet appealing to anyone, as was obvious by the packed, roaring theatre. The film is absolutely riotous! I left the theatre with an aching smile and stomach from nearly 2 solid hours of laughter. But as the rural eccentrics gradually worm their way into his affections, he comes to appreciate the gentle pace of life in his new home. At first, Philippe has trouble understanding what anyone has to say, let alone being able to make any friends. The townspeople speak a dialect called Ch’ti, which to Philippe’s ears is little more than gibberish. Here the locals have their own way of doing things, and saying things. The town of Bergues to be exact, in a remote corner of northern France called the Pas de Calais.

In a desperate attempt to appease his unhappy wife with a transfer to the French Riviera, Philippe Abrams (played by the very charming Kad Merad) instead gets sent to the middle of nowhere. This afternoon I saw my second* feature-length film at the Vancouver International Film Festival, Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis (Welcome to the Sticks), directed by Dany Boon, who also plays one of the main characters.

Bienvenue chez les ch&#39;tis review

Bienvenue chez les ch'tis review