# Olivier Nakache

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Movie review: C'est la vie

C'est la vie is the work of writer-directors Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano, who made the delightful The Intouchables and Samba, though it's nothing like either of them, writes Simon Morris.

The Intouchables (2011)

This pairing came about because of a class Jeff taught at the American University of Bulgaria on Media Criticism. His students chose films to analyze, some of which Jeff hadn't seen before, and the two films chosen for this pairing were both new to him (and to Buddy and Chad as well) and were films…

Episode 319 - #38 - The Intouchables

This week, we delve deep into a poignant French drama that explores an unconventional friendship crossing boundaries of class, race, and physical disability. We dissect The Intouchables (2011), directed by Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano, focusing on its intent, execution, and the social implicat…

The Intouchables (2011): Full Movie Recap, Iconic Quotes & Hidden Facts

Summary"The Intouchables" (2011) is a heartwarming French dramedy that chronicles the unexpected friendship between two men from starkly different walks of life. Based on a true story, the film introduces us to Philippe, a wealthy quadriplegic aristocrat, and Driss, a young man from the projects …

Recounting the Cri$i$, Part 5: Margin Call, In Time, Horrible Bosses (+ films of 2011)

In Part 5 of this season on movies and The Great Recession, Tori and Dávid see the beginnings of systemic criticism start to appear in film against the backdrop of the Occupy movement and global civil unrest. Topics and films mentioned: Wikipedia: Occupy Wall Street Wikipedia: Occupy Movement …

The Intouchables with the Doc

This week we review the 2011 French buddy comedy-drama film The Intouchables, also known as Untouchable in the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia written and directed by Éric Toledano and Olivier Nakache. It stars François Cluzet and Omar Sy. The plot of the film is inspired by the true story of Philip…

[FRENCH] From vision to innovation: Bernard Boutboul and the new era of hotels and restaurants

Ever wondered what the future of hospitality and restaurants looks like from an industry visionary? In this episode, I sit down with Bernard Boutboul, founder of Gira and a trailblazer in restaurant consulting. From running iconic food concepts to advising hotels on guest experience, Bernard share…

The Intouchables: Let’s All Get Our Ears Licked!

Send us Fan Mail On the podcast this time, Steven and Sean are learning about what it truly means to live your best life. We watched the 2011 film from Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano, The Intouchables. We sincerely hope that none of you will ever have to live the life that our dear Philippe endu…

Malika Rabahallah on FilmFest Hamburg, US Production Incentive & Germany's Election Shock | #031

This week Joanna and Fabian discuss: An extremist party just won big in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt region, and public broadcasters are already bracing for what comes next. The US is fast-tracking a national film tax incentive that could stack up to 60% with state rebates. And France and Korea used the…