by In “Asterix and Obelix The Middle Empire” Guillaume Canet version, a colorful character stands out: Biby! But who can lend its features to this completely wacky and crazy Gauloise?
At the moment number 2 of the Top Netflix, Asterix and Obelix The Empire in the middle is carried by an impressive cast. Among all the stars of the feature film, Marion Cotillard stands out. Indeed, the actress is not content to interpret the prestigious role of Cleopatra.
The most attentive among you will have noticed a certain resemblance between our National Edith Piaf and the character of Bibine, a earthy inn owner. The latter, which does not exist in Asterix comics, helps our heroes during their journey.
Two Marion for the price of a
With her banter and his faconde, Biby seems to be a huge wink in the way of talking about the famous singer, all sprinkled with a lichette by actress Arletty.
But who can interpret this colorful Gauls? It is none other than Marion Cotillard herself, hidden under makeup and prostheses!
The actress, who also gives herself the reply in a discussion scene between Biby and Cleopatra, is sort of in the shoes of Edith Piaf, whom she had interpreted in the cinema in the same. His performance had earned her the Oscar for best actress in 2008.
Pathe Friendly and our two favorite Gauls
The same Gallic
Guillaume Canet and Marion Cotillard therefore decided to pay tribute to Edith Piaf and the same with this character, showing a self-mockery that recalls Rock'n Roll. In this film, the actor-director parodied his own life alongside his wife with a very creaky humor.
As a reminder, the Middle Kingdom, which brought together more than 4 million spectators in theaters, takes us in 50 BC The Empress of China is imprisoned following a fomented coup by Deng Tsin Quin, a felon prince.
Helped by Graindemaïs, the Phoenician merchant, and by his faithful warrior Tat Han, Princess Fu Yi, an only daughter of the Empress, fled in Gaul to ask for help from the two valiant warriors Asterix and Obelix, endowed with superhuman force thanks to their magic potion.
Our two inseparable Gauls of course agree to help the princess to save her mother and release her country. And here they are all on the way for a great adventure towards China. But Caesar and his powerful army, still thirsty for conquests, also took the direction of the Middle Empire.
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