Bacon on the Side
| Industry | Film production and distribution |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1895 |
| Headquarters | France |
| Products | Films |
Bacon on the Side (; ) is a 2010 French romantic comedy written and directed by Anne Depétrini. The movie features Ramzy Bedia and Anne Marivin portraying Djalil Boudaoud, a surgeon, and Justine Lacroix, a TV journalist, who strive to maintain their relationship despite familial cultural resistance. With a production budget of $6.8 million, the film earned $6.1 million at the box office and was released by Gaumont.
Cast
- Ramzy Bedia as Djalil Boudaoud
- Anne Marivin as Justine Lacroix
- Marie-France Pisier as Nicole Lacroix
- Mohamed Fellag as Mahmoud Boudaoud
- Biyouna as Houria Boudaoud
- Jean-Luc Bideau as Charles Lacroix
- Géraldine Nakache as Sophie
- Leïla Bekhti as Anissa Boudaoud
- Arnaud Henriet as Mathieu
- Alex Lutz as Benoît Dubreuil
- Éric Judor as The vigil
- Frédéric Chau as Sophie's boyfriend
- Franck Gastambide, Medi Sadoun & Jib Pocthier as The 3 Swiss
Business context
Drawing from their personal experiences, Depétrini—who was married to Bedia at the time—crafted the screenplay inspired by their own relationship, lending authenticity to the story. The film earned the Radio-Canada Audience Award at the 2011 Cinéfranco festival, boosting its visibility in the market. Backed by Gaumont, a leading French production company, Bacon on the Side was positioned within the French-language romantic comedy genre, addressing intercultural themes designed to resonate with a broad audience.