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The same warm, broad Franco-Belgian comic sensibility: culture-clash misunderstandings soften into affection, with an ensemble rhythm and kindly satire rather than sharp cynicism.
A FILM WORTH A CLOSER LOOKTHE FEATURE PRESENTATION
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
Keep the feeling.
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Why this pick
The same warm, broad Franco-Belgian comic sensibility: culture-clash misunderstandings soften into affection, with an ensemble rhythm and kindly satire rather than sharp cynicism.
Why this pick
A tightly built French farce powered by escalating misunderstandings, verbal sparring and a comic reversal of social snobbery—ideal if you enjoyed the buoyant mechanics of Nothing to Declare.
Why this pick
This keeps the polished, accessible French-comedy pace, pairing unlikely companions on a misadventure full of friction, changing perceptions and cheerful physical comedy.
Why this pick
Another genial French culture-clash comedy in which prejudice and provincial habits become material for humane laughs, ultimately favouring community and warmth over ridicule.
Why this pick
For the same playful cross-border caricature and big-hearted French comic energy, this lively live-action romp turns national stereotypes into colourful, family-friendly farce.
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01 / THE STORY
On 1 January 1993, two customs officers, one Belgian and the other French, have to deal with closure of their small customs post situated between Courquain in France and Koorkin in Belgium.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME

Ruben Vandevoorde

Mathias Ducatel
Olivia Vandevoorde

Irène Janus
Léopold Vandevoorde

Le divisionnaire Mercier
Louise Vandevoorde
Nadia Bakari