Jalla! Jalla!

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"Love, Friendships... and Penispumps?!"
  • 2000
  • 1 hr 32 min
  • 6.8  (14,572)

Jalla! Jalla! is a Swedish comedy film from the year 2000, directed and written by Josef Fares. The movie follows the lives of three best friends with different backgrounds. Roro (played by Fares Fares) is a Lebanese-Swedish man in his late twenties who works in his father's car repair shop. He has been in a relationship with Lisa (played by Tuva Novotny) for years, but his father wants him to marry a Lebanese virgin. Roro, however, is not interested in marrying just anyone, and he dreams of a future with Lisa.

MÃ¥ns (played by Torkel Petersson) is Roro's best friend, a wealthy and successful Swedish businessman who has everything in life, except true love. He is desperately seeking a woman who can love him for who he is, instead of his money and status.

The third member of the trio is the young and energetic Swedish guy Stefan (played by Jan Fares), who works in a store and is trying to win back the love of his ex-girlfriend.

The movie is set in the picturesque southern Swedish city of Malmö, and it follows the three friends' daily lives with all their ups and downs. They all share a passion for soccer, and they often gather at their favorite restaurant for food, drinks, and discussions about life.

Throughout the movie, the friends are faced with various challenges and obstacles. Roro is under pressure from his father to get married, MÃ¥ns is struggling to find true love, and Stefan is trying to move on from his past relationship. The three friends support each other through thick and thin, and they are always there for each other in good times and bad.

One of the main themes of the movie is the clash between different cultures. Roro's Lebanese background and his father's expectations create tension in his relationship with Lisa, who is Swedish. Meanwhile, MÃ¥ns comes from a wealthy Swedish family, and he finds it challenging to connect with middle-class women who are interested in his money and status.

The movie is full of humor and witty dialogue, and it deals with serious issues in a lighthearted way. The characters are relatable and likable, and the performances by the actors are excellent. The soundtrack, which features a mix of Arabic and Swedish music, adds to the movie's charm and atmosphere.

In summary, Jalla! Jalla! is a heartwarming and entertaining comedy that explores the themes of friendship, love, and cultural differences. The movie is a must-see for anyone who enjoys feel-good movies with a message.

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Description
  • Release Date
    2000
  • Runtime
    1 hr 32 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.8  (14,572)