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Good Luck Sam (2016)
Director: Farid Bentoumi
Cast: Sami Bouajila, Franck Gastambide, Chiara Mastroianni, Hélène Vincent
5.9Runtime91 min
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Samir has given much of his time and money developing ski equipments for a Swedish Olympic athlete. When the contract fails, his business partner and closest friend plans to save their company by sending Samir to represent Algeria at the Winter Olympics! Already broke, and expecting his second child, Samir trains to become the first Algerian cross-country skiing male athlete to participate in the winter games. Samir, the eldest son of an Algerian emigrant must first go back to his father's homeland in order to achieve this goal.
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Good Luck Sam, directed by Farid Bentoumi in 2016, is a delightful comedy that blends humor, heart, and an underdog story. Featuring a standout performance by lead actor Sami Bouajila, the film follows an Algerian immigrant determined to become the first cross-country skier from his country to compete in the Winter Olympics, despite personal and financial challenges. Fans of quirky international dramedies will appreciate the film's unique perspective and charming exploration of cultural identity.