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In need of a caregiver, a wealthy man with quadriplegia hires the last person anyone expects: an ex-con with no experience. Based on a true story. Watch trailers & learn more.
Jan 31, 2024 · 1. Inspired by a true story. “The Upside” is indeed inspired by a true story. The movie is a remake of the 2011 French film “The Intouchables,” which was based on the real-life experiences of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo, a French businessman, and his caregiver, Abdel Sellou. Pozzo di Borgo suffered a paragliding accident in 1993 that left ...
The Upside is a heartwarming comedy-drama film that tells the story of a paralyzed billionaire named Phillip Lacasse and his unlikely friendship with his ex-convict caregiver, Dell Scott. The movie is based on a true story that took place in France, where Philippe Pozzo di Borgo and Abdel Sellou (the real-life inspiration behind Phillip and ...
Feb 27, 2019 · “The Upside,” is based on a true story. Well, kind of. In 1993, wealthy Frenchman Philippe Pozzo di Borgo became paralyzed from the neck down after an accident. In 2011, “The Intouchables”…
Jan 11, 2019 · Dell and Phillip’s story is, ultimately, one of hope. This remake of a 2011 French movie is based on a true story. The Upside shows us what can happen when one person chooses to believe in the potential of another. It forces viewers to think about the consequences of past mistakes, about personal insecurities, about tearing down socioeconomic ...
Jul 10, 2012 · i was first introduced to the story of abdel and philippe in my french class via the movie “the intouchables.” i thought it was pretty interesting and wanted to check out the true story. similarly to the movie, i found abdel’s memoir extremely heartwarming. the book provides a better understanding of his past and also better clarifies what happened to him and philippe after the events of ...
