Intouchables – Immigration, Racial Issues and Life in the Banlieues

A detailed French-language resource exploring immigration, racial issues and life in the banlieues as represented in Intouchables.

The resource examines Driss’s social and cultural background, questions of identity and discrimination, and the contrast between the Parisian banlieues and Philippe’s privileged environment.

Key features:

• Exploration of immigration, identity, racial issues and the banlieues
• Analysis of Driss’s family background, social position and experiences of marginalisation
• Examination of stereotypes, prejudice, integration and social mobility
• Analysis of setting, framing, performance, humour, music and cultural contrasts
• Activities to reinforce and practise key concepts, including extended writing and a comprehensive answer key