Intouchables – The Maserati, Speed and Freedom

A detailed French-language resource exploring the symbolism of the Maserati, speed and freedom in Intouchables.

The resource examines how the Maserati develops from a symbol of wealth into a recurring visual motif associated with movement, risk, autonomy, privilege and the evolving relationship between Philippe and Driss.

Key features:

• Exploration of the Maserati as a symbol of luxury, movement and shared freedom
• Analysis of speed, risk, control, autonomy and transgression
• Examination of Philippe and Driss’s changing relationship through the driving sequences
• Analysis of framing, camera movement, editing, sound, music and visual symbolism
• Activities to reinforce and practise key concepts, including extended writing and a comprehensive answer key