Christmas & Co. (2017)

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Original Title: Santa & Cie

Christmas is on its way and with it disaster. The 92,000 responsible for manufacturing children's toys all become sick at the same time! It's a tough moment for Santa, better known as Father Christmas. He's left no choice: he must make an emergency trip to Earth with his reindeer to search for a remedy. When he arrives, he must find some allies to save the magic of Christmas.

Overview
"Christmas & Co". (also called "Santa & Cie") is a French comedy movie directed by Alain Chabat, launched in 2017. The movie tells the story of Santa Claus' merry accident before Christmas. The script is lively and loaded with humorist situations, making it a family-friendly experience.

Plot
The story revolves around the biggest Christmas crisis Santa Claus has ever dealt with. On Christmas Eve, Santa's 92,000 elves, who are responsible for making the presents, all fall ill because of an unforeseen epidemic. The toys can not be produced, threatening to spoil Christmas for all the children. Santa Claus (played by Alain Chabat) is forced to make an emergency landing in Paris to discover a cure for his sick team.

Characters
In Paris, Santa meets a group of amiable individuals who assist him in his amazing objective. There's Thomas (Pio Marmaï), a male who fearfully deserted his dream of ending up being an artist to join his father's toy service, and Amélie (Audrey Tautou), Thomas's family-orientated wife, who attempts her finest to keep their household together. It also presents their young kids, Mathilde and Pimprenelle, who become friends with Santa.

Difficulties and Victories
Santa, not accustomed to the ways of the real world, deals with lots of funny challenges. Nevertheless, being Santa, he always remains cheerful and favorable. His innocent attempts to find a remedy make for lots of funny scenes. In his pursuit, Santa brings a kind of wonder and joy to those he fulfills, advising them of the true spirit of Christmas. He brings back Thomas' faith in his music, softening the household's concerns and issues.

Climax and Resolution
The crisis reaches its peak when Santa gets apprehended by the Paris authorities who think him to be a crazy man impersonated Santa Claus, implying Santa, Thomas, and Amélie need to hatch a wild plan to save Christmas. In the last sequence, after series of shenanigans, the gang handles to acquire the remedy and reach the North Pole in time to conserve the fairies and Christmas Day. In the end, the household's life is unknowingly saved by the real Santa Claus, teaching them and the audience the significance of faith and happiness of giving in the holiday spirit.º

Conclusion
"Christmas & Co". is a heartwarming story of adventure and Christmas magic, intertwined with humor and funny peculiarities. It showcases the marvels and significance of believing in something excellent and the worth of hope. Released throughout the joyful period, the movie acted as an excellent pointer of the Christmas spirit, catching the hearts of the audience, both young and old alike, making it a fantastic addition to holiday motion picture traditions.

Top Cast

  • Alain Chabat (small)
    Alain Chabat
    Santa
  • Audrey Tautou (small)
    Audrey Tautou
    Wanda
  • Pio Marmaï (small)
    Pio Marmaï
    Thomas
  • Golshifteh Farahani (small)
    Golshifteh Farahani
    Amélie
  • Bruno Sanches (small)
    Bruno Sanches
    Magnus
  • David Marsais (small)
    David Marsais
    Inspecteur Olivier Le Guennec
  • Grégoire Ludig (small)
    Grégoire Ludig
    Commissaire Stéphane Bertoli
  • Johann Dionnet (small)
    Johann Dionnet
    Jay
  • Louise Chabat (small)
    Louise Chabat
    Lutine
  • Eléna Plonka (small)
    Eléna Plonka
    Tatyana
  • Mark Grosy (small)
    Mark Grosy
    Pharmacien