If you enjoy the film, there is a sequel titled La Ch'tite Famille (2018), released ten years later. While not as critically acclaimed as the first, it continues the story of the characters.
Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis (English title: Welcome to the Sticks Bienvenue chez les Ch -tis -DVDRIP-
Released in 2008, Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis ( Welcome to the Sticks ) became a cinematic phenomenon in France, shattering box‑office records and capturing the nation’s heart with its gentle humor and underlying message about tolerance. Directed by and starring Dany Boon, the film follows a post office manager from southern France who is punished with a transfer to the remote, bleak‑seeming Nord‑Pas‑de‑Calais region. What begins as a comedy of regional prejudice evolves into a touching exploration of how stereotypes dissolve when people open their minds and hearts. Through its clever use of language barriers, exaggerated clichés, and warm character development, the film offers a timeless lesson on the dangers of judging a place—or a people—without ever having known them. If you enjoy the film, there is a