"Intouchables" is a heartwarming French comedy-drama based on a true story. Philippe, a wealthy quadriplegic aristocrat, hires Driss, a free-spirited ex-con, as his caregiver. They develop a deep friendship as they engage in zany adventures and create a new zest for living. Over the course of this three-week workshop, you will view the film and see additional video clips to learn about the directors, actors, and the "real" people the story is based on. You will also practice with vocabulary and expressions specific to the film. There will be plenty of opportunities to converse in French! Maximum 10 students.
FEE: Members: $80. Non-members: $100.
WHERE: UNO, ASH 384
WHEN: Saturdays, October 31, November 7 and 14
TIME: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CST
PREREQUISITE: Intermediate/advanced level in French
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Patrice J. Proulx
REQUIRED MATERIALS: None (Provided by the instructor)
"Intouchables" is a heartwarming French comedy-drama based on a true story. Philippe, a wealthy quadriplegic aristocrat, hires Driss, a free-spirited ex-con, as his caregiver. They develop a deep friendship as they engage in zany adventures and create a new zest for living. Over the course of this three-week workshop, you will view the film and see additional video clips to learn about the directors, actors, and the "real" people the story is based on. You will also practice with vocabulary and expressions specific to the film. There will be plenty of opportunities to converse in French! Maximum 10 students.
FEE: Members: $80. Non-members: $100.
WHERE: UNO, ASH 384
WHEN: Saturdays, October 31, November 7 and 14
TIME: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CST
PREREQUISITE: Intermediate/advanced level in French
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Patrice J. Proulx
REQUIRED MATERIALS: None (Provided by the instructor)
