‘The Intouchables’ Directors, Gaumont Reteam on Comedy (Exclusive)

4 May 2016 5:56 AM, PDT | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »

“The Intouchables” director duo Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache are reteaming with Gaumont on “C’est la vie,” an ensemble comedy turning on the behind-the-scenes of a lavish wedding.

Set over the course of one night in an 18th century French castle, “C’est la vie” chronicles a crazed wedding party from the perspectives of its caterer, photographer and DJ.

Budgeted at $14 million, “C’est la vie” will star Jean-Pierre Bacri (“The Taste of Others”), Vincent Macaigne (“The Two Friends”), Kevin Azais (“Love at First Fight”), Suzanne Clement (“Mommy”), Gilles lellouche (“La French”), Judith Chemla and Jean-Paul Rouve.

Nakache and Toledano are best-known for directing “Intouchables” which grossed $426.6 million worldwide, earned a Golden Globe nomination and launched the international career of Omar Sy.

Like “Intouchables” and “Samba”, “C’est la vie” will carry some social themes such as diversity within French society, although Toledano told Variety the light mood of »

- Elsa Keslassy

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