Upside

The Upside is an American remake of the award-winning French movie Les Intouchables, inspired by the true story of Abdel Sellou and Philippe Pozzo di Borgo. The movie stars Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, and Nicole Kidman and will be released in January 2019.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 07 February 2019
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

The story of how Abdel Sellou, a charismatic ex-con, came to be the caretaker of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo, a paralyzed French aristocrat, inspired the award-winning French movie "Les Intouchables" (2012), which became an international phenomenon and broke records as one of the most successful French movies of all time.

Now, the American remake of "Les Intouchables," starring Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, and Nicole Kidman, will be released in both the US and the UK in January 2019.

Sellou and Pozzo di Borgo were two people marginalized by society: Sellou a wisecracking, unemployed immigrant, just out on parole; Pozzo a man born to wealth and privilege, recently paralyzed from the neck down after a paragliding accident. How they came to help each other, and the unlikely friendship that became a lifeline for them both, is an uplifting story that has now been told and retold around the world.

Despite their differences, Sellou and Pozzo di Borgo found common ground and formed a deep bond. Sellou was a man of integrity and kindness, who saw beyond Pozzo's disability and treated him with respect and compassion. Pozzo, on the other hand, was a man of wealth and privilege who had lost his sense of self-worth due to his paralysis.

Sellou's determination to help Pozzo led him to take on the role of his caretaker, despite the challenges and risks involved. He worked tirelessly to help Pozzo regain his independence and mobility, and in the process, he taught him valuable life lessons about resilience, determination, and the importance of friendship.

The unlikely friendship between Sellou and Pozzo di Borgo became a media sensation, and their story was widely celebrated and emulated. The movie "Les Intouchables" was a huge success, grossing over $300 million worldwide and winning numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

The American remake of "Les Intouchables" is expected to be just as successful, and it has already generated a lot of buzz and anticipation. The film is being praised for its talented cast, including Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, and Nicole Kidman, and for its ability to capture the heartwarming and inspirational story of Sellou and Pozzo di Borgo.

In conclusion, the story of Abdel Sellou and Philippe Pozzo di Borgo is an uplifting tale of friendship, resilience, and the power of human connection. It has inspired countless people around the world, and its impact is still felt today. The American remake of "Les Intouchables" is a testament to the enduring power of this story and the potential for storytelling to bring people together and inspire change.

Weight: 204g
Dimension: 131 x 197 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781841883540