Directed by Michel Hazanavicius and written by Jean-François Halin, OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies stars Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo, and Aure Atika. Released in theaters on April 19, 2006, this spy parody film will be available on Disney+ on November 7, 2025.
Egypt, 1955. Cairo is a veritable nest of spies. The French, the British, the Soviets, and the supporters of King Farouk are fighting each other in the shadows. President René Coty sends his best agent, Hubert Bonisseur de la Bath, alias OSS 117, to restore order. Behind his impeccable facade, the spy accumulates blunders, misunderstandings, and anachronistic remarks, all while believing he is saving the world.
This spy comedy takes an ironic look at the clichés of the 1950s. Jean Dujardin plays an agent who is as elegant as he is naive, the central figure in a satire of colonialism and machismo of the era. Michel Hazanavicius transposes the world of Jean Bruce's novels into a colorful, stylized, and fast-paced pastiche that is both a tribute and a mockery.
Loosely adapted from the OSS 117 novels written by Jean Bruce between 1949 and 1963, the film marks the agent's eighth appearance on the big screen. Unlike the previous serious installments, this version offers a parodic and satirical take on the character. Produced by Nicolas and Eric Altmayer, the comedy was shot in Morocco and France. It stands out for its meticulous reconstruction of 1950s Cairo and its retro aesthetic inspired by Technicolor and Hitchcock films.
Jean-François Halin's screenplay subverts the conventions of the genre to highlight its anachronisms. OSS 117 becomes an ironic mirror of 1950s France, between patriotism, misogyny, and cultural blindness. This approach, served by Michel Hazanavicius's precise direction, contributed to the film's critical and popular success.
This classic French comedy is aimed at audiences who enjoy revisited spy movies and absurd humor. Its offbeat tone and cult dialogues make it an iconic work of the 2000s, to be (re)discovered on Disney+.
OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies
Film | 2006
On Disney+ November 7, 2025
Spy comedy | Running time: 1 hour 39 minutes
By Michel Hazanavicius | Starring Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo, Aure Atika
Nationality: France
Available on Disney+ starting November 7, 2025, this cult spy comedy allows viewers to rediscover the character of Hubert Bonisseur de la Bath in an elegant and timeless pastiche.
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