Directed by Olivier Van Hoofstadt ,this offbeat comedy follows the misadventures of Sébastien, a train conductor who wants more than anything to be transferred to the South of France. But to get there, he must first complete one last journey under the implacable supervision of Madeleine, an inspector as rigid as she is slightly sociopathic. As the journey progresses, Sébastien encounters increasing chaos with eccentric passengers, a driver convinced he's flying a fighter jet, and a jealous colleague. This journey, far from being a simple routine, becomes a truly delirious epic, promising an explosive mix of humor and absurd situations.
Veuillez nous excuser pour la gêne occasionnée will air on Netflix from November 10, 2024.
Synopsis: Sébastien, a conscientious and professional train inspector, dreams of being transferred to the South of France. To validate his transfer, he has to make one last routine run under the supervision of Madeleine, a slightly sociopathic inspector who won't let him go. That's when everything goes haywire: between a driver who thinks he's driving a fighter jet, a jealous colleague and passengers who are each crazier than the last, what was supposed to be a formality turns into the worst trip of his life...
With its irreverent humor and far-fetched script, Please excuse us for the inconvenience seems to appeal particularly to fans of French comedies who enjoy absurd situations and colorful characters. The film is reminiscent of certain works by Dany Boon or the zany comedies of François Damiens, where the exaggeration of characters leads to hilarious scenes. The duo of Artus and Elsa Zylberstein promises to energize the plot, with Zylberstein as a strict and intrusive inspector, and Artus as a controller overwhelmed by events. Lovers of offbeat humor and unexpected situations should find plenty to enjoy in this film.
The film marks a new collaboration between director Olivier Van Hoofstadt and actor Artus, following their joint work on successful comedy projects. Although filming took place in typical French settings, the eccentric characters and improbable situations add an international touch to the film, which was well received on its initial theatrical release.
All in all, Please excuse the inconvenience promises a light-hearted laugh thanks to its dynamic plot and wacky characters. This comedy will appeal to fans of wacky comedy films and unpredictable scenarios.
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