Titeuf is a comic series created by Swiss draughtsman Zep (real name Philippe Chapuis) depicting the life of a young boy (the title's namesake Titeuf, "Tootuff" in the English translation) and his vision of the adult world & themes such as love, sex, seduction and mysteries about the girls. In this film, Titeuf (Donald Reignoux) is off on a new comedic adventure! Things get complicated when Nadia (Melanie Bernier) doesn’t invite Titeuf to her birthday party, which is surely the most horrible moment of his life. Before long, Titeuf’s whole life is turned upside down when his parents are nearly deported. Everything continues to spiral out of control even in the midst of Titeuf’s exhaustive attempts to make matters right.
Direction
Zep adapting his own messy, beloved characters with genuine affection.
Writing
Balances poop jokes with real immigration terror somehow.
Director
Zep
Donald Reignoux
Titeuf / Hugo (voice)
Mélanie Bernier
Nadia (voice)
Nathalie Homs
Manu / Zizie (voice)
Sam Karmann
Papa (voice)
Zabou Breitman
Maman (voice)
Maria Pacôme
Mémé (voice)
Jean Rochefort
Pépé (voice)
Michael Lonsdale
Le psy (voice)
Jean-Luc Couchard
Le psy imaginaire (voice)
Amélie Lerma
Dumbo (voice)
Johnny Hallyday
Le chanteur du train (voice)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Titeuf is a genuine European comics phenomenon—think Calvin & Hobbes but hornier and more French. The film bombed hard despite Zep directing himself.
Maria Pacôme (Mémé) was a legendary French actress in her final role—she died the following year. Her scenes carry unexpected weight.
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