Why does Driss first come to Philippe's job interview?

To get a signature for unemployment benefits

What record did The Intouchables set after its release?

Highest-grossing non-English film at the time

The Intouchables Quiz: The French Film That Won the World

This The Intouchables quiz looks at the 2011 French hit set in Paris, with Omar Sy as Driss and François Cluzet as Philippe, the true story behind it, the music of Ludovico Einaudi and Earth, Wind & Fire, Omar Sy's César win and the American remake The Upside. Ten questions.

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Plot
In the film, why can't Philippe move most of his body?
Cast
Which actor played Driss, the young caregiver from the suburbs?
Awards
Omar Sy won which major French award for his role?
Plot
Why does Driss first come to Philippe's job interview?
Music
Which Earth, Wind & Fire song does Driss dance to at Philippe's birthday party?
Music
Which Italian composer wrote much of the film's piano score?
True Story
The film was inspired by the real friendship of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo and whom?
Remake
What was the title of the 2017 American remake with Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston?
Setting
In which city is The Intouchables mainly set?
Box Office
What record did The Intouchables set after its release?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: In the film, why can't Philippe move most of his body?
Answer: A paragliding accident
Philippe, a wealthy aristocrat, was left quadriplegic after a paragliding accident. He hires Driss as his live-in caregiver.
Q2: Which actor played Driss, the young caregiver from the suburbs?
Answer: Omar Sy
Omar Sy's warm, funny performance made him an international star. He later played the gentleman thief in Netflix's Lupin.
Q3: Omar Sy won which major French award for his role?
Answer: The César for Best Actor
Sy won the César in 2012, beating Jean Dujardin of The Artist. He was the first Black actor to win the award.
Q4: Why does Driss first come to Philippe's job interview?
Answer: To get a signature for unemployment benefits
Driss only wants proof that he applied for a job so he can keep receiving benefits. Philippe hires him anyway.
Q5: Which Earth, Wind & Fire song does Driss dance to at Philippe's birthday party?
Answer: Boogie Wonderland
Driss turns a formal evening of classical music into a dance party. The scene is one of the most loved in the film.
Q6: Which Italian composer wrote much of the film's piano score?
Answer: Ludovico Einaudi
Einaudi's pieces, including Fly and Una Mattina, became hugely popular after the film's release and introduced many viewers to his gentle, minimalist piano style.
Q7: The film was inspired by the real friendship of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo and whom?
Answer: Abdel Sellou
Abdel Sellou, born in Algeria, was Pozzo di Borgo's caregiver. In the film, his character was renamed Driss and given a Senegalese background.
Q8: What was the title of the 2017 American remake with Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston?
Answer: The Upside
The Upside was released in U.S. theaters in January 2019 and topped the box office in its opening weekend.
Q9: In which city is The Intouchables mainly set?
Answer: Paris
Philippe lives in a grand mansion in Paris, while Driss comes from a public housing estate in the city's suburbs.
Q10: What record did The Intouchables set after its release?
Answer: Highest-grossing non-English film at the time
The film earned more than 400 million dollars worldwide, becoming the most successful non-English-language film ever at the time.

The Intouchables Quiz – A Friendship That Touched the World

The Intouchables, called Intouchables in French, is a 2011 comedy-drama directed by Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano. It tells the story of an unlikely friendship between Philippe, a wealthy man paralyzed after a paragliding accident, and Driss, a young man from the Paris suburbs who becomes his caregiver. The film mixes humor and emotion in a way that won over audiences around the world.

François Cluzet plays Philippe, a cultured aristocrat who loves classical music and fine art. Omar Sy plays Driss, who has just left prison and only applies for the job to collect a signature for his benefits. Instead of pity, Driss treats Philippe with blunt honesty and humor, and the two men slowly change each other's lives.

The film was inspired by a true story. Philippe Pozzo di Borgo, a French businessman, wrote a memoir about his friendship with his caregiver, Abdel Sellou. A documentary about the two men caught the attention of the directors, who adapted their story for the screen, adding comedy while keeping its heart.

The Intouchables became a huge hit. Around 19 million people saw it in French cinemas, and it earned more than 400 million dollars worldwide. Omar Sy won the César Award for Best Actor, and the music, including pieces by Ludovico Einaudi and songs by Earth, Wind & Fire, became famous too. Remakes followed in several countries, including The Upside in the United States.

This quiz covers the story, cast, music and success of The Intouchables.

What This Quiz Teaches

This quiz is perfect for film fans and anyone who loves a feel-good story.

What happens in The Intouchables
Who plays Philippe and Driss
The true story behind the film
Which songs and composers shaped its soundtrack
What awards and records it won
How it was remade in other countries

Quick Facts About The Intouchables

The film was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film.
Remakes have also been made in India and Argentina.
The directors Nakache and Toledano had worked with Omar Sy before.
Driss's love of Philippe's sports car leads to a famous police chase scene.
Pozzo di Borgo's memoir is called A Second Wind.
Philippe and Driss share a paragliding flight near the end of the film.