Les Visiteurs 2 Les Couloirs Du Temps Xerxes (2025)
In the French comedy sequel Les Visiteurs 2: Les couloirs du temps is the name of the dog belonging to the character Béatrice de Montmirail (played by Muriel Robin). Character Feature: Xerxès
: Mistaking the cat for a "diabolical beast" or simply being overwhelmed by modern domesticity, Jacquouille's interaction leads to a scene where the cat is famously mistreated or ends up in a ridiculous situation, contributing to the "binz" (chaos) Jacquouille creates throughout the film.
refers to a memorable, albeit brief, comedic motif rather than a central character. In this sequel, the plot follows the medieval knight Godefroy de Montmirail les visiteurs 2 les couloirs du temps xerxes
Some reviewers noted that the sequel couldn't quite match the charm and originality of the first film, but it's still a fun, lighthearted comedy that will please fans of the franchise.
It is also worth noting the thematic resonance of Xerxes’ anachronistic origins. The film posits that the "couloirs du temps" (corridors of time) are not just pathways for the heroes, but open doors for chaos. Xerxes represents the external force that history cannot account for. His ability to navigate the timeline (however accidentally) and his impact on the 18th century serve as a metaphor for the unpredictable nature of legacy. By having a character named Xerxes upend French feudal history, the film playfully critiques the insularity of French historical identity, suggesting that the nation's destiny is subject to forces far stranger than its own internal politics. In the French comedy sequel Les Visiteurs 2:
The MacGuffin Guardian: Xerxes possesses the second time-travel crystal needed for Godefroy and Jacquouille to return to the Middle Ages. Without him, the plot has no engine. But he isn't a passive holder—he's an active threat, using the crystal to leap between eras, leaving chaos in his wake.
Verdict: Without Xerxes, Les Visiteurs 2 would be a pleasant stroll down memory lane. With him, it’s a hilarious, chaotic, and surprisingly intelligent romp through the perils of taking history—or yourself—too seriously. Long live Xerxes. Or off with his head. Either way, pass the baguette. In this sequel, the plot follows the medieval
The Historical Wrecking Ball: The film’s greatest running gag is that Xerxes, a bloodthirsty revolutionary, believes he is in the "present" of 1793. When he accidentally lands in 1998, he is utterly useless as a time-traveler. He doesn’t marvel at cars or planes; instead, he tries to behead a tax inspector, declares a supermarket to be a “bourgeois den of iniquity,” and attempts to guillotine a McDonald’s cashier. His anachronism is political, not technological—which is far funnier.
The sequence unfolds like this: During the unstable time jump, the magic crystal fragments. One shard flies through a corridor and lands in the palace of Xerxes. Intrigued by this glowing, humming object, Xerxes (played with gloriously over-the-top theatricality by French actor Jean-Pierre Clami) believes it to be a sign from Ahura Mazda. Meanwhile, Godefroy and Jacquouille, mid-jump, get scrambled. For a few crucial minutes, Jacquouille finds himself swapped into the body of a Persian harem guard, and a piece of medieval French armor materializes in the throne room.