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Is the movie The Upside (2019) based on a true story?

Avery Davis Avery Davis Jun 23, 2020 · 1 min read
Is the movie The Upside (2019) based on a true story?
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Yes, The Upside (2019) is based on a true story. The movie is a remake of the French film “Intouchables” which is based on the real-life story of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo and his caregiver Abdel Sellou.

What is the true story behind the movie The Upside (2019)?

The Upside is based on a true story that was first told in the French film Les Intouchables (2011). The film tells the story of a wealthy quadriplegic, Philippe Pozzo di Borgo (played by Bryan Cranston), who hires a young caregiver, Driss (played by Kevin Hart), who has just been released from prison.

In real life, Philippe Pozzo di Borgo was a wealthy French businessman who became a quadriplegic after a paragliding accident in 1993. He had inherited his family’s champagne business and had a successful career as a businessman and art collector.

In 1995, he hired Abdel Sellou, a young man from the outskirts of Paris who had just been released from prison. Despite having no experience in caregiving or knowledge of how to take care of a disabled person, Sellou quickly proved to be a natural caregiver and the two men formed an unlikely friendship.

Sellou’s unique perspective and unconventional care methods, including bringing women and parties into Pozzo di Borgo’s life, helped the businessman to overcome his depression and live a much fuller life.

The Upside is a Hollywood adaptation of this story, which has been adapted into several film and television projects in different countries around the world.

Are there any books about the true story behind the movie The Upside (2019)?

Yes, there is a memoir titled “You Changed My Life: A Memoir” by Abdel Sellou, the real-life caregiver who inspired the character played by Omar Sy in the movie. The book was originally published in French as “Le Second Souffle” and was later translated into English.

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