Collaborating together since 1995, Nakache and Toledano's newest film is by far their best with a reasonably inexperienced but extremely well assembled cast, headed by the lead cast of Francois Cluzet and Omar Sy.
Untouchable is a "bromance" between the two leads as they battle against a world that fails to understand either of them properly, based on a true story tells of a journey and relationship that forms between a rich, handsome quadriplegic man Philippe (Cluzer) living in a French mansion who has become paralysed from the neck down due to an accident. Philippe interviews numerous applicants for the job of becoming an in-house carer for him. A working-class West African ex-con Driss (Sy) an intelligent, charismatic but uneducated man applies for the job not expecting to get it and only applying to seek benefits. However, to Driss's surprise, he is handed the job.
Having moved into the mansion Driss soons finds out that this is not a "cool" job to do. However, a peculiar friendship ensues and an adventure begins between them both. The two take a ride in Driss's car on a road trip of freedom and discovery where the two introduce one another to their worlds including pot smoking and soul music.Untouchable is unique, touching and a pleasant surprise with numerous comical elements along the way. It's one of the best films to come from France in a long time and will leave you immensely satisfied.
With numerous nominations and wins at an array of festivals including Cesar Awards, Tokyo International Film Festival and the Wisconsin Film Festival it demonstrates the appeal and success of the film, not only in France but worldwide.
Dalya Alberge
Watch the trailer for Untouchable here:
Untouchable is showing at Gloucester Guildhall on Friday 26th October, Saturday 27th October and Monday 29th October. Don't miss it!!
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