Le Nombril du monde
Storyline & Plot Summary
Tunisia, early thirties, the young and plump Bajou, lives modestly with his parents. One day after a flood, his father suddenly disappears. Thanks to his uncle and his cousin Marcel, he moves with his mother Oumi to work for the wealthy landowner Mr. Scali, a talkative and boastful man.
Production Details
Cast
Michel Boujenah
Bajou
Delphine Forest
Habiba
Thomas Langmann
Marcel
Marie-José Nat
Oumi
Roger Hanin
Scali
Souad Amidou
Amina
Natacha Amal
Marie
Mustapha Adouani
Moktar
Victor Haïm
Hadjej
Bruno Todeschini
Edmond
Hichem Rostom
Costa
Jean-Marie Winling
Chatel
Yoan Hayoun
Bajou enfant
Stéphane Cohen
Marcel enfant
Olivier Sitruk
Marc
Alberto Canova
Elie, le père de Bajou
Laurent Natrella
Marcel enfant
Marc Saez
Roland Boccarra
Michaël Cohen
Henri Hadjedj
Brahim Vezat
Carminati
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
Read and share community scores for Le Nombril du monde
An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.