The Intouchables vs Good Bye, Lenin!

Based on a true story, 'The Intouchables' tells the tale of a wealthy quadriplegic aristocrat who hires a young man from the projects to be his caregiver. Despite their vastly different backgrounds, the two form an unlikely and deep friendship. The film is a massive crowd-pleaser, balancing humor and pathos with incredible skill. Omar Sys breakout performance is charismatic and infectious, making...

When a devoted socialist mother falls into a coma just before the fall of the Berlin Wall, her son goes to extreme lengths to protect her from the shock of the changing world. He creates a fake reality in their apartment, pretending that East Germany still exists. This tragicomedy is a brilliant, poignant look at the reunification of Germany and the personal cost of political change. It balances h...