Operation Portugal

Hakim is a friendly 35-year-old police officer of Moroccan descent who is assigned to go undercover within a Portuguese community for an investigation. Lacking skill in covert operations, his clumsiness and misfortune frequently turn his attempts into disasters. As he struggles with a case that exceeds his capabilities, he finds himself torn between his professional duty and his personal emotions, eventually discovering a sense of family within the community.

This French comedy was directed by Frank Cimière, marking the first of three films he has directed, followed by The Marginalized and a sequel to this project. The screenplay was written by Frank Cimière, Jérôme L'hotsky, and D'Jal, who also stars as Hakim. The supporting cast includes Léticia Belliccini, Serge Da Silva, Sarah Perles, Pierre Azéma, and Farida Ouchani.

Produced by Moana Films and Sony Pictures Entertainment France, the film had a budget of 1 million USD and earned 4 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception was mixed, with a rating of 4.7/10 on IMDb based on 634 votes and a score of 4.9/10 on TMDB from 107 votes.