Iznogoud (2005- ). Iznogoud is the second in command (Grand Vizier) to the Caliph of Baghdad Haroun El Poussah (Haroun El Plassid in English, a pun on the historical Caliph, Harun al-Rashid; “poussah” is roughly translated as “oaf”) but his sole aim in life is to overthrow the Caliph and take his place. This is frequently expressed in his famous catchphrase, “I want to be Caliph instead of the Caliph” (“je veux être calife à la place du calife”), which has passed into everyday French for qualifying over-ambitious people who want to become chief. Iznogoud is always assisted in his plans by his faithful henchman, Dilat Larath (Wa'at Alahf in English, se dilater la rate have a good laugh, in French).
Director: Patrick Braoudé
Writers: René Goscinny (comic books), Jean Tabary (comic books)
Stars: Michaël Youn, Arno Chevrier, Jacques Villeret.
12 Total Episodes on 1 DVD:
Iznogoud Episode 1 The Hideaway Bed
Iznogoud Episode 2 The Magic Catalogue
Iznogoud Episode 3 Iznogoud's Student
Iznogoud Episode 4 Big Eyes The Time Machine
Iznogoud Episode 5 Croaking The Night Away One For The Road
Iznogoud Episode 6 State Visit The Mysterious Poster Hanger
Iznogoud Episode 7 Goldfingers
Iznogoud Episode 8 The Curse Of The Diamond
Iznogoud Episode 9 The Challenge
Iznogoud Episode 10 The Crazy Cruise
Iznogoud Episode 11 Giant's Island
Iznogoud Episode 12 The Genie Of The Mirror