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(France)  Directed by Claude Zidi.

Cast:  Gérard Depardieu (as Obélix), Christian Clavier (as Astérix), Roberto Benigni, Laetitia Casta   

Plot:  The well-known village from the Astérix and Obélix comic books is in trouble: It is the last place not controlled by Rome. When tax collector Claudius Incorruptus does not get his money from the villagers, Julius Caesar himself comes to the place to see what's so special about their resistance. A magic potion, prepared by the village's druid, gives incredible power to those who drink it. And Obélix, who fell into the pot as a child, has been invincible ever since. With the help of Tullius Destructivus, an intrigeur, the Romans try to get Obélix and the druid into their hands in order to wipe the little village off the map. But each individual also has plans of his own...

Awards: 
Best Production Design nomination --
      César award '00  (French Academy Awards)
Best Supporting Actor (Gottfried John) '00 --
      Bavarian Film Award
Golden Screen Award -- Germany '99

Above:  Christian Clavier and Depardieu as Astérix and Obélix
Below: The Gallic hordes

US/UK Status:  The VHS and DVD, in a dubbed version, are available in the UK (PAL format/Region 2).  The video is not available in the US.  You can purchase DVD and VHS versions from Canada that are North American compliant (NTSC) but they're French with no subtitles (the best place to get these is ebay).  A US version may be available after the Astérix sequel hits the States sometime in 2002.
                     
Links:
Imdb.com  (see their 'external reviews' page for links to many foreign reviews online.  There's also a trailer here.)
My Movies.net
CinoTV Site (in German)
Upcomingfilms.com
Cadrage site (in French)

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