Intouchables – Sequence 1: The Opening Car Chase and Flashback Structure

Intouchables – Sequence 1: The Opening Car Chase and Flashback Structure

A detailed French-language resource exploring the opening car chase and flashback structure of Intouchables.

The resource examines how the opening sequence establishes the relationship between Driss and Philippe while introducing the film’s narrative structure, tone and central themes.

Key features:

• Detailed summary and analysis of the opening car chase
• Exploration of the in medias res, flashback and circular narrative structure
• Examination of freedom, friendship, disability, risk and social conventions
• Analysis of framing, camera movement, editing, sound, music and performance
• Activities to reinforce and practise key concepts, including extended writing and a comprehensive answer key