French tape of 2011 “1 + 1” has firmly taken its place in the list of best films of this year. Cinema fans from all over the world have replenished their favorite movie lists with this work, which is based on a true story, which, in turn, often attracts increased attention. The tape has many nominations and awards of prestigious festivals.
The film "1 + 1": reviews
The film is appreciated not only by film critics, but also by the audience. According to their reviews, the film “1 + 1” is a soulful and honest work that demonstrates how sincere attitude can change human orientations and life principles. Many say that after watching the movie "1 + 1" there is an uplifting and growing desire to make significant changes in your lifestyle. Of course, sometimes circumstances develop in such a way that people who have met on the path of life, like the events that have taken place, become the beginning of an awareness of the value of their existence.
Most cinema lovers agree that work can rightfully be called a masterpiece. Albeit in a fairly easy form, but it shows the tragedy and interweaving of human destinies. However, as noted in numerous reviews of the film "1 + 1", it is precisely this form of presenting history that has become the most advantageous. Strength of mind and thirst for life does not allow heroes to be broken. They give each other a clear sense of the need to stick with all their might to what they have. Philip impresses with his tenacity. He does not despair, despite the fact that now he can never become a full member of society. And Driss brings adventurism into his life, which Philip himself lacks so much. Viewers also celebrate the talented film incarnation of the images of real people. The tape looks in one go and leaves a lasting impression. The ratings for the film are mostly the highest, which is not surprising, because “1 + 1” (Intouchables, 2011) can rightfully be considered a cult work.
Of course, not everyone touched the movie “The Untouchables”. However, positive reviews about the film "1 + 1" prevail.
Story line
The plot of the film "1 + 1" is something unusual and interesting. The wealthy aristocrat Philip is paralyzed. He is in search of an assistant who will look after him. The applicant for the place of Driss needs a refusal to accept him to the post so that he can, as before, count on receiving unemployment benefits. However, Philip otherwise decides his fate. The main characters are like the embodiment of opposites of each other. Philip is well-mannered and has an exquisite taste. Driss, by contrast, is a petty criminal with a limited range of hobbies and interests. The owner of blue blood wants a radical change, so Driss becomes for him a breath of fresh air. His assistant brings rebellious spirit to Philip’s luxurious home. As the plot develops, it becomes clear that, despite the lifestyle and inclinations, Driss is, in fact, a kind-hearted and sensitive person.
Gradually, the heroes begin to tie up friendly ties and they discover in each other excellent comrades and people capable of mutual assistance. When, due to family circumstances, Driss temporarily leaves Philip, the second is hard to bear the absence of a friend. On the colossal differences and built relationships of heroes. Each of them complements the second. Philip does not like the new helpers, who are distinguished by impeccable education. Having returned, Driss is actively adjusting the personal life of his friend, which once again proves his attitude towards him.
The plot of the film "1 + 1" was noted positively by both viewers and critics. The tape is accompanied by beautiful French humor, irony. At the same time, everyone has something to think about after watching the picture. One way or another, it affects the worldview.
Connection with the real story
In 1994, the acquaintance of Abdel and Philip took place, whose images formed the basis of the script of the film. A young guy who at that time was leading in a sense an asocial way of life, visited a grand estate owned by Philip in order to receive another denial of employment. However, life decreed otherwise and for many years connected the paths of two men. Philip did not want to be spared. He immediately liked the mad energy of the young man. The man needed a change.
Abdel, a native of Africa, was brought up by relatives who did not have their own children. From childhood, he was left to his own devices. No one controlled him and did not give the boy the necessary attention. The guy had been trading with theft since his school years. When meeting with Philip, he was struck by the stamina of this man, confined to a wheelchair. Gradually, Abdel became interested in the hobbies of his employer. He looked at the world differently. However, from time to time he continued to bring trouble to Philip. Once, for example, he crashed an expensive car.
Spending a lot of time together, each of the men was able to draw from communication with each other everything necessary and important. Philip wrote about this book, which served as the basis for the script of the film. They both created families, live happily and continue to communicate actively, enjoying discussions on various topics. After the release of the tape, Abdel, inspired by the work of the directors, released his book on relations with Philip.
Omar C
Once this now famous and promising actor began with secondary roles, but over time, he was entrusted with more and more serious work. The incomparable smile, charisma and inner energy helped to gain fans of his talent around the world. Of course, the most outstanding is the transformation into Drissa in the film "1 + 1".
Omar Si was born in the suburbs of Paris in 1978 in an ordinary large family. From youth, he wanted to get on television. He was driven by a desire to become famous and prove himself. Parents from an early age instilled in Omar a love of work.
Since 2001, the actor of the film “1 + 1” Omar Si has been trying himself in the cinema, but his roles would have remained exclusively secondary if in 2006 there had not been a later acquaintance with the actor’s acquaintance with Olivier Nakash. In 2011, he invited Omar to star in his film, which instantly brought the performer huge popularity and well-deserved success, reinforced by the Cesar Award for best performance of the male role. Filming in the highest grossing French film opened up new opportunities for Omar C - the conquest of Hollywood. At the same time, the actor continues to work together with French directors.
Omar Xi is married. He has four children.
Francois Cluse
In 1955, François Cluset was born.
At the age of 17, the future actor drops out of school to devote himself entirely to creativity, which determines his future life path. He did not consider it necessary to study, since a special education did not interest him at all. He wanted to be creative.
For three years, Francois attended theater courses, where he acquired valuable skills, which eventually formed his style of play. His activities were carried out mainly in the theater. Stunning charisma could not leave the actor unnoticed. The young man received an invitation to the set.
From the age of 25, François begins to act actively. It was at this turning point that his career took off. The actor has a large number of nominations for the Cesar Award, which he received in 2007. The first time he was nominated back in 1984. He has experience in Hollywood projects, which made him a world-class star. In the film "1 + 1", François Clouzet showed an excellent acting game, which was appreciated by both the audience and professional film critics.
Married, has four children.
Cast (minor characters)
The film "1 + 1" ("The Untouchables") boasts a brilliant cast of actors who professionally and reliably embodied their roles on the screen. Omar C and Francois Clauzet, discussed above, showed virtuoso abilities in transmitting character images. Convincingly played and secondary characters. The actors of the film "1 + 1" showed an excellent game, were able to fully reveal their talent. So, the Frenchwoman Audrey Fleurot, a stunning beauty, copes with the transformation into the indispensable assistant of Philip. She impresses with her charm and organic. The role of the second assistant went to Clotilde Molle, who, having appeared in only a few episodes, is remembered by a convincing and reliable game. Alba Gaia Bellugi represents the image of the daughter of an aristocrat. She managed to organically show a teenager with a difficult character.
O. Nakash
It was Olivier Nakash who was able to masterfully shoot the picture that brought him, as well as the leading actors, fame around the world. This is a young talented director, whose work is not able to leave indifferent.
Born in 1973. It is of Jewish origin.
Already in the early 1990s, Olivier Nakash began filming short films, which was the beginning of his career. At first, the director preferred comedy projects, but over time the focus of his work became more and more serious, which ultimately resulted in the project “1 plus 1”, which brought Olivier world fame. In addition to directing, he is known as a screenwriter and actor. Three-time winner of the Cesar Award.
Movie "1 + 1": film crew
Olivier Nakash himself acted as one of the screenwriters of the film. The second is the notorious Eric Toledano, who is not the first to collaborate with Nakash. Obviously, their joint work brings the expected results.
The masterly and talented Italian Ludovico Einaudi created a memorable original soundtrack to the tape. It is an inspirational selection of music that touches all the strings of the soul.
It is worth noting the harmonious and competent work of the entire project team, which was reflected in the final result.
Genre movie features
The project is a comedy drama. This is a winning option for this kind of work, because it allows you to expand the audience. Not every connoisseur of cinema is ready to devote his time to heavy and oppressive films. “1 plus 1” was shot in an easy and relaxed manner, although it touches on very serious issues. By and large, the tape is devoted to problems that can break any, but not the heroes of the film. If you think about it, then the viewer is the embodiment of two unhappy, at first glance, destinies. Philip suffered a disaster. And now he is forever dependent on other people. Driss has a criminal record and is difficult to adapt in the modern world. He does not get along with the law and has no idea what he wants out of life and how to achieve this. The tape could be presented in dark and dull colors, however, the creators of the film otherwise decided his fate. And thus they made the right decision. The film is saturated with unobtrusive humor, healthy self-irony and funny situations. Features of the picture consist in the fact that the fact that the protagonist is disabled is periodically forgotten. There is no feeling of his inferiority. Of course, the favorable ending, which is true, adds appeal to this work. Obviously, the genre of "1 + 1" - a comedy drama - completely and fully justifies itself. Most likely, the film would not have enjoyed such attention and widespread recognition if the creators of the film preferred another genre of cinema art.
Interesting facts related to the shooting of the picture "1 + 1"
- This tape was presented to viewers in 2011. In the early days of the show, she was widely recognized due to the harmonious combination of elements of drama and comedy. The work of the creators received the most favorable reviews. In France alone, almost 20 million moviegoers watched the film. His budget amounted to about 10 million euros, and box office receipts more than 40 times the amount invested in the production of funds.
- As already noted, the life story of a real person is taken as a basis. Before the filming process began, the creators went to Morocco to visit Philippe. He motivated the directors with great power to actively work on the project. Philip gave a large number of practical advice, which are used in many scenes of the picture.
- The fate of the aristocrat, who became disabled, and his faithful eccentric friend attracted attention in the early 2000s. In 2001, the publication "Second Wind" was released, which also became a good basis for creating the script for the film.
- A documentary film was broadcast on television in 2004. His action was dedicated to how a young guy began working for a wealthy disabled person. The tape has become a kind of inspiration for the creators of the project.
- The performer of one of the main roles, Omar Si, for convincing embodiment of the image of his hero, lost 5 kilograms to look more slim. After all, his character was serving a prison term.
- The prototype of the protagonist Philip expressed the opinion that the film "1 + 1" ("The Untouchables") should have a comedy color. He listened to his advice - and did not fail. Philip by no means wanted his film incarnation to cause pity. The main goal was to demonstrate the development of a rare and, at first glance, impossible friendship.
- In India and Argentina, remakes of the film were shot. In addition, similar shootings are planned in Hollywood, which, of course, testifies to the enormous popularity of the picture.