Iznogoud

Set in Baghdad, this comedy follows the ambitious Grand Vizier Iznogoud, who is determined to overthrow the Caliph Haroun El Poussah and take his place on the throne. Despite utilizing various schemes, magical objects, and the help of allies, his efforts consistently end in failure due to persistent bad luck. The situation becomes more complex when Iznogoud attempts to disrupt a royal wedding to marry a princess and secure power for himself.

The film was directed by Patrick Braoudé and written by René Goscinny and Jean Tabary. It features a cast including Michaël Youn as Iznogoud, Jacques Villeret as the Caliph, and Elsa Pataky as Prehti-Ouhman. Produced by companies such as TPS Star and M6 Studio in France and Belgium, the project had a budget of 30 million USD.

Financially, the movie underperformed, earning 19 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception was generally negative, as reflected in the ratings. On IMDb, the film holds a score of 3.8/10 based on 2,000 votes, while it has a rating of 4/10 on TMDB from 270 votes.