The film also spawned a Broadway play adaptation, which premiered in 2016, and a Hollywood remake, "The Upside," in 2019, starring Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart.
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"The Intouchables" (French title: "Les Intouchables") is a French biographical drama film that took the world by storm with its heartwarming and inspiring true story. Directed by Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano, the film was released in 2011 and became a massive hit, grossing over $370 million worldwide. the intouchables filma24 full
Biographical Drama
The film is based on the real-life friendship between Philippe Pozzo di Borgo, a wealthy quadriplegic, and Driss Bassiry, a young man from the projects who becomes his caregiver. Despite their vastly different backgrounds and personalities, the two form an unlikely bond that transcends their social and economic differences. The film also spawned a Broadway play adaptation,
The film follows the story of Philippe (played by François Cluzet), a wealthy and successful art dealer who becomes a quadriplegic after a skiing accident. With a team of caregivers unable to connect with him, Philippe's life is turned upside down until he meets Driss (played by Omar Sy), a young man from the projects who applies for the caregiver job.
François Cluzet, Omar Sy, Emma Doré, and others Biographical Drama The film is based on the
Available on streaming platforms, DVD, and Blu-ray. Re-released in select theaters in the US through A24.