Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘The Intouchables’: A Heartwarming Biopic About Togetherness Despite Differences
R | 1h 52min | Biography, Comedy, Drama | 2 November 2011 (France)
As we head into 2021, forms of media that focus on the positive aspects of life are a good way to begin the new year especially in light of all the divisiveness that has encapsulated 2020. In the cinematic realm, I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate unity and togetherness than watching the French film (through, yes, English subtitles) “The Intouchables.”
Produced in 2011 and helmed by directors Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano, the film is based on the unlikely, real-life friendship of Corsican French businessman Philippe Pozzo di Borgo and his caregiver, Abdel Sellou. In the movie, Mr. Borgo is known simply as Philippe (François Cluzet), and Sellou’s name was changed to Driss (Omar Sy).