The strength of the script relies entirely on the sharp contrast between its two protagonists, moving far beyond superficial cultural differences. Character Element Ultra-wealthy Aristocrat Impoverished Immigrant (Senegalese-born) Physical State Tetraplegic, completely dependent Athletic, physically imposing, kinetic Emotional Flaw Trapped by grief (loss of wife) and pity Trapped by cyclical poverty and low expectations Primary Language Poetic, formal, intellectual Direct, street slang, aggressively funny The Subversion of Pity
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Here, the script subverts the classic trope. Driss doesn't want to save Philippe; he mocks him. He doesn't provide pity; he provides audacity. When Philippe asks why he wants the job, Driss replies bluntly: “Because you’re rich and you’re handicapped, and I’m gonna rip you off.” (Paraphrased from the French: “Parce que vous êtes riche et handicapé, et que je vais vous la mettre à l’envers.” )
The title Intouchables works on multiple levels, and the script explores them all:
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