Mayrig – Die Straße zum Paradies (1992): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1992, Mayrig – Die Straße zum Paradies is a komödie and drama film directed by Henri Verneuil, running about 135 minutes.

What it’s about. This family drama is the sequel to director Henri Verneuil's autobiographical film, Mayrig. It takes place some forty years after the end of the previous film. In the earlier film, a young man has moved with his family to Marseilles from Armenia and is adapting to his new country to the best of his ability. This tends to put him in conflict with his traditional Armenian family. Nonetheless, they are all hardworking and loving. Now, forty years later, the lead character has changed his name to Pierre Zakar, because it is easier for the French to pronounce and relate to. He has also become a very successful playwright.

Who’s in it. Mayrig – Die Straße zum Paradies stars Richard Berry as Pierre Zakar, Claudia Cardinale as Mayrig, Omar Sharif as Hagop and Jacques Villeret as Alexandre, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Mayrig – Die Straße zum Paradies has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mayrig – Die Straße zum Paradies page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mayrig – Die Straße zum Paradies tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.