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INTOUCHABLES, THE

*2012 Winner of the LiUNA People’s Choice Award

With 36 awards and 40 nominations, this irreverent, uplifting comedy about friendship, trust and human possibility is one of the top-rated movies of all time. The Intouchables is also a perennial favourite at WIFF with sold-out screenings every year.

When a paragliding accident leaves him paralyzed from the neck down, Philippe (Francois Cluzet) requires a caregiver to assist him with his daily physical needs. With the help of his assistant Magalie (Audrey Fleurot), he interviews a number of highly qualified candidates, all of whom he subsequently rejects in favour of Driss (Omar Sy), a recently released ex-con who has only applied for the job to ensure that he keeps getting welfare payments.

Based on a true story of friendship between a handicapped millionaire and his street-smart ex-con caretaker, The Intouchables depicts an unlikely camaraderie rooted in honesty and humour between two individuals who, on the surface, would seem to have nothing in common.

Director

Éric Toledano,
Olivier Nakache

Genre

Rating

PG

Year

2011

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Runtime

1h 52m

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