A French comedy brought forward by an explosive duo
Published in 2013 and directed by Alexandre Coffre, Eyjafjallajökull is a comedy based on a mixture of road movie and battle of nerves between two characters. The film stars Dany Boon and Valérie Bonneton as Alain and Valérie, a divorced couple who can’t stand each other, but find themselves forced to travel together to attend their daughter’s wedding in Greece.
Their journey is soon interrupted by an unexpected catastrophe: the eruption of the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull, which paralyzes European air traffic. This twist of fate forces them to travel more than 2,000 kilometers by car, train and even on foot, increasing their misadventures.
When released in theaters, the film attracted around 1.2 million viewers in France, thanks to its accessible humor and the performances of its two lead actors. Dany Boon, regular actor in popular comedies such as Welcome to the Ch’tiembodies a clumsy and irritable character, while Valérie Bonneton shines with her energy and explosive temperament. Together they create funny scenes, in which personal grudges gradually vanish in the face of their common goal.
The production focuses on incredible situations and a frenetic pace Eyjafjallajökull a light and effective comedy, ideal for a stress-free evening.
The natural disaster that inspired the film
The unpronounceable title of the film, Eyjafjallajökullis taken directly from a true event: the eruption of the Icelandic volcano in April 2010. Located in southern Iceland, Eyjafjallajökull is a volcano covered by a glacier, whose activity caused one of the largest aerial disturbances of recent history.
Between 14 and 20 April 2010 the volcano erupted, spewing millions of tons of volcanic ash into the atmosphere. This cloud of ash, carried by the winds, quickly spread over Europe, making flights impracticable. In a few days, more than 100,000 flights were cancelledaffecting millions of passengers around the world.
The Eyjafjallajökull eruption didn’t just disrupt air traffic: It also drew global attention to Iceland’s volcanoes, known for their potential to cause major disasters. Fortunately, this eruption caused no human casualties, but its economic and logistical impact was immense.
Source: Cine Serie
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