The Intouchables (2011)

Original Title

Intouchables

Genre

Biography | Comedy | Drama

Directors

Olivier Nakache | Éric Toledano

Country

France

Cast
François Cluzet, Omar Sy, Anne Le Ny, Audrey Fleurot, Clotilde Mollet, Alba Gaïa Bellugi, Cyril Mendy, Christian Ameri, Grégoire Oestermann, Thomas Solivéres

Plot
Inspired by the true story of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo (author of Le Second Souffle) and his caretaker, Yasmin Abdel Sellou, the film tells of the encounter between two seemingly distant worlds.

After Philippe (François Cluzet) becomes a quadriplegic from a paragliding accident, the aristocrat hires a young man (Omar Sy) - called Driss in the film - from the projects to be his caretaker.

Opinion
A must watch. I gotta say I particularly like French comedies because they are usually good (e.g. Le dîner de cons, Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis).

The Intouchables is able to arise the two most genuine reactions of each human being: laughter and tears. The directors and screenplay writers Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano are able to balance both.

This film is also a wonderful example of goodness without being banal, and shows the great value of friendship.

Quotes
My true disability is not having to be in a wheelchair. It's having to be without her.

Rating
9.0/10