Intouchables – Paris and the Banlieue as Contrasting Social Spaces

A detailed French-language resource exploring how Paris and the banlieue function as contrasting social spaces in Intouchables.

The resource examines how setting, social class and mobility shape the contrasting worlds of Philippe and Driss and contribute to their developing relationship.

Key features:

• Exploration of Paris and the banlieue as contrasting social spaces
• Analysis of wealth, inequality, privilege, family pressure and social mobility
• Examination of Philippe’s townhouse, Driss’s family home, thresholds and journeys between different environments
• Analysis of framing, mise-en-scène, lighting, sound, music and performance
• Activities to reinforce and practise key concepts, including extended writing and a comprehensive answer key