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XXL
Tunisian-Jewish businessman Alain Berrebi (Michel Boujenah) courts Ashkenazi princess Arlette Stern (Elsa Zylberstein). Her father David (Maurice Chevit) learns of the death of a rural Auvergne peasant who once hid David and his cousin Nathan (Felix Fibich) from the Nazis. Nathan is now a NYC diamond dealer on West 47th Street. David, Nathan, Arlette, and Berrebi head for the funeral in Auvergne. There they encounter the deceased peasant's son, Jean Bourdalou (Gerard Depardieu), who operates the family's restaurants in Paris. Arlette does a romantic take on Bourdalou, which sends the distraught Berrebi off to cry on the shoulder of his mother Gaby (Gina Lollobrigida). Back in Paris, Bourdalou and Berrebi make plans to open a trendy fashion restaurant in Manhattan.
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Plot Summary
This documentary short explores the world of underground hip-hop artists in the mid-90s. It offers a raw and unfiltered look at the creative process, the challenges faced by independent musicians, and the vibrant culture surrounding the genre during that era.
Critical Reception
As a niche documentary short from 1997, 'XXL' did not receive widespread critical reviews or audience attention. Its impact is primarily felt within the hip-hop community and among enthusiasts of documentary filmmaking from that period.
What Reviewers Say
Explores the burgeoning underground hip-hop scene.
Offers a glimpse into the lives of independent artists.
Captures the raw energy of mid-90s hip-hop culture.
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Fun Fact
The documentary was released during a pivotal time for hip-hop, just as the genre was gaining mainstream traction while still nurturing a strong independent scene.
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