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Two films, 'Intouchables' and 'Blackbird', showing at Prince Charles Theatre

France’s box office smash hit, The Intouchables, and Blackbird, a hit at the Toronto Film Festival, will run at Prince Charles Theatre...
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Omar Sy and Francois Cluzet star in The Intouchables.

France’s box office smash hit, The Intouchables, comes to Creston on Monday, when it will be shown as part of the Friends of the Cinema series.

This crowd pleaser tells the story of a fabulously wealthy quadriplegic man who hires a young Senegalese man from the projects to be his caregiver.

Common sights on the sidewalks of Europe, street hustlers selling things like knockoff handbags are often the objects of fear and derision.

“These street guys have no pity,” a friend tells Philippe.

“That’s exactly what I want… No pity,” he replies.

The second biggest box office hit in France, the unlikely pairing of Philippe and Driss is proving to be a popular movie with North American audiences, too.

The Intouchables runs at the Prince Charles Theatre on Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Prince Charles Theatre will also be home to a fundraising movie on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m.

Blackbird, a hit at the Toronto Film Festival, is being shown to help raise funds for Prince Charles Secondary School’s drama program.

Described by one reviewer as a disturbing and perceptive look at the culture of fear that has arisen in the wake of the Columbine and other horrific showings, Blackbird is a fascinating insight into bullying.

Funds from the movie go toward an upcoming production of Anne Frank and Me, which will be shown at the high school in the third week of February.

Members of the public are welcome to attend. Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Tickets are available at Black Bear Books, Creative Fix, from drama students or at the door.