: After a series of destructive adventures in the modern world, including setting a house on fire and wreaking havoc at a wedding, they attempt to return home. However, a mistake in the magic potion sends them to the middle of the French Revolution in 1793 instead of 1123.
What do you think? Have you seen "Les Visiteurs 2: Les Couloirs du Temps"? What are your thoughts on Xerxès, played by Roberto Benigni?
Indéniablement. Des années 2000 à aujourd’hui, les mèmes et les GIFs de "Xerxes/Dubosc" refont surface sur X (anciennement Twitter) et TikTok, souvent détournés pour illustrer la confusion ou la joie béate face à une situation absurde. Franck Dubosc a souvent confié en interview que les jeunes l’arrêtent dans la rue moins pour Camping que pour Les Visiteurs 2 et la fameuse réplique :
Below is a report on Les Visiteurs 2 , followed by a clarification regarding the character Les Visiteurs 2: Les Couloirs du Temps (1998)
Les visiteurs 2 : les couloirs du temps - Vidéo Dailymotion 772 views · 3 months ago Dailymotion · Télé 7 Jours 102K views · 3 years ago YouTube · Gaumont
. This classic slapstick sequel instead focuses on the medieval knight Godefroy de Montmirail (Jean Reno) and his clumsy squire Jacquouille la Fripouille
This is the sequel to the extremely popular 1993 French time-travel comedy Les Visiteurs (The Visitors).
A recurring theme in popular culture is the reimagining or comedic misuse of historical figures, and Les Visiteurs 2 fits this mold perfectly. While not a central villain, the mention and aesthetic influence of , the legendary King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire, finds an unconventional, humorous home within the context of French time-travel chaos. The Chaos of Les Visiteurs 2: Les Couloirs du Temps
The reviews for "Les Visiteurs 2: Les Couloirs du Temps" are generally positive, with many praising the chemistry between the leads, the comedic timing, and the entertaining storyline.
as they return to the modern era to recover the stolen jewels of the Duke of Pouille The Plot of Les Visiteurs 2 The Missing Relic is about to marry Frénégonde
This line encapsulates the film’s genius. Xerxes is not evil; he is simply a man of his time (which is a different time) applying his logic (conquest and fire) to a world that has no category for him. Godefroy ultimately defeats him not with a sword, but with a lesson in temporal mechanics: he shoves the crystal into Xerxes' crown, causing the king to be violently sucked back to 467 B.C., where he arrives mid-feast, confused and wearing a 20th-century sneaker on one foot.
Desperate, Godefroy consults the enigmatic wizard Eusebius (André Pousse). The solution? Travel not to the past, but to the future —specifically, the year 1998—to retrieve a magical sapphire embedded in a family heirloom. However, as with all things magical in this universe, the spell goes spectacularly wrong. The time corridor (the "Couloirs du temps") becomes unstable, and in a stroke of chaotic genius, the filmmakers introduce a third temporal destination: , at the court of King Xerxes.
"Les Visiteurs II: Les Couloirs du temps" (1998) remains a cult classic of French comedy cinema, largely due to its chaotic pacing, memorable catchphrases, and a brilliant ensemble cast of eccentric historical characters. While the primary plot revolves around the time-traveling exploits of Godefroy de Montmirail (Jean Reno) and his foul-smelling squire Jacquouille la Fripouille (Christian Clavier), the film features an array of colorful supporting characters that enrich its absurd universe. Among these memorable figures is Xerxes—a character whose presence perfectly encapsulates the film's frantic comedic energy. Who is Xerxes in Les Visiteurs 2?
Les Visiteurs 2 could have been a lazy rehash. Instead, by introducing a new kind of anachronistic collision: not just “old vs. new,” but one past vs. another past vs. the present .
While Xerxes is a minor character, he is part of the chaotic household of Cora, who has unintentionally come into possession of the Duke’s stolen jewels.
: After a series of destructive adventures in the modern world, including setting a house on fire and wreaking havoc at a wedding, they attempt to return home. However, a mistake in the magic potion sends them to the middle of the French Revolution in 1793 instead of 1123.
What do you think? Have you seen "Les Visiteurs 2: Les Couloirs du Temps"? What are your thoughts on Xerxès, played by Roberto Benigni?
Indéniablement. Des années 2000 à aujourd’hui, les mèmes et les GIFs de "Xerxes/Dubosc" refont surface sur X (anciennement Twitter) et TikTok, souvent détournés pour illustrer la confusion ou la joie béate face à une situation absurde. Franck Dubosc a souvent confié en interview que les jeunes l’arrêtent dans la rue moins pour Camping que pour Les Visiteurs 2 et la fameuse réplique :
Below is a report on Les Visiteurs 2 , followed by a clarification regarding the character Les Visiteurs 2: Les Couloirs du Temps (1998)
Les visiteurs 2 : les couloirs du temps - Vidéo Dailymotion 772 views · 3 months ago Dailymotion · Télé 7 Jours 102K views · 3 years ago YouTube · Gaumont
. This classic slapstick sequel instead focuses on the medieval knight Godefroy de Montmirail (Jean Reno) and his clumsy squire Jacquouille la Fripouille
This is the sequel to the extremely popular 1993 French time-travel comedy Les Visiteurs (The Visitors).
A recurring theme in popular culture is the reimagining or comedic misuse of historical figures, and Les Visiteurs 2 fits this mold perfectly. While not a central villain, the mention and aesthetic influence of , the legendary King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire, finds an unconventional, humorous home within the context of French time-travel chaos. The Chaos of Les Visiteurs 2: Les Couloirs du Temps
The reviews for "Les Visiteurs 2: Les Couloirs du Temps" are generally positive, with many praising the chemistry between the leads, the comedic timing, and the entertaining storyline.
as they return to the modern era to recover the stolen jewels of the Duke of Pouille The Plot of Les Visiteurs 2 The Missing Relic is about to marry Frénégonde
This line encapsulates the film’s genius. Xerxes is not evil; he is simply a man of his time (which is a different time) applying his logic (conquest and fire) to a world that has no category for him. Godefroy ultimately defeats him not with a sword, but with a lesson in temporal mechanics: he shoves the crystal into Xerxes' crown, causing the king to be violently sucked back to 467 B.C., where he arrives mid-feast, confused and wearing a 20th-century sneaker on one foot.
Desperate, Godefroy consults the enigmatic wizard Eusebius (André Pousse). The solution? Travel not to the past, but to the future —specifically, the year 1998—to retrieve a magical sapphire embedded in a family heirloom. However, as with all things magical in this universe, the spell goes spectacularly wrong. The time corridor (the "Couloirs du temps") becomes unstable, and in a stroke of chaotic genius, the filmmakers introduce a third temporal destination: , at the court of King Xerxes.
"Les Visiteurs II: Les Couloirs du temps" (1998) remains a cult classic of French comedy cinema, largely due to its chaotic pacing, memorable catchphrases, and a brilliant ensemble cast of eccentric historical characters. While the primary plot revolves around the time-traveling exploits of Godefroy de Montmirail (Jean Reno) and his foul-smelling squire Jacquouille la Fripouille (Christian Clavier), the film features an array of colorful supporting characters that enrich its absurd universe. Among these memorable figures is Xerxes—a character whose presence perfectly encapsulates the film's frantic comedic energy. Who is Xerxes in Les Visiteurs 2?
Les Visiteurs 2 could have been a lazy rehash. Instead, by introducing a new kind of anachronistic collision: not just “old vs. new,” but one past vs. another past vs. the present .
While Xerxes is a minor character, he is part of the chaotic household of Cora, who has unintentionally come into possession of the Duke’s stolen jewels.