Budapest

Budapest is a French comedy-drama film from 2018 that tells the story of two friends who decide to start their own business together as travel agents. The film stars Manu Payet as Antoine, a man who is dissatisfied with his life as an insurance salesman and decides to take a chance on a new career path. His best friend and business partner is Léo, played by Jonathan Cohen, who is a bit more reckless and impulsive than Antoine.

The film begins with Antoine getting fired from his insurance job and Léo convincing him to start a business in Budapest, Hungary. They have heard that the tourism industry is booming there and believe that they can make a lot of money by offering customized tours to tourists. The catch is that neither of them speak Hungarian, and they are completely inexperienced in the travel industry.

Once they arrive in Budapest, they quickly realize that things are not going to be as easy as they thought. They struggle to find clients and their interactions with the locals are often chaotic and hilarious. However, they do meet a few people who are willing to help them out, including a friendly French expat named Gabriella (played by Alice Belaïdi) who becomes Antoine's love interest.

As they navigate the challenges of starting a new business in a foreign country, Antoine and Léo's friendship is put to the test. They have different ideas about how they should run the business and often clash over their decisions. However, they also recognize each other's strengths and ultimately learn to work together in order to make their business a success.

One of the standout features of Budapest is its setting. The film showcases the beauty and culture of Budapest, with sweeping shots of the city's architecture, scenery and people. The city almost becomes a character in and of itself, and provides a stunning backdrop for Antoine and Léo's adventures.

In addition to the setting, the film's humor is another highlight. The comedic timing between Payet and Cohen is spot-on, and the film's script balances witty banter with physical comedy. The humor is also self-aware, with the film poking fun at Antoine and Léo's naïveté and highlighting the absurdity of their situation.

Overall, Budapest is a charming and engaging film that will appeal to anyone who has ever considered taking a risk in pursuit of new opportunities. With its unique setting, lovable characters and humorous script, it is sure to leave audiences laughing and inspired.