Intouchables — Script

Hollywood tried to remake it (2017’s The Upside ). While the remake kept the plot, it lost the script's soul: the raw, untranslatable rhythm of French street slang meeting classical poetry.

The title Intouchables works on multiple levels, and the script explores them all: Script Intouchables

The screenplay is loosely based on the true story of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo and his caregiver, Abdel Sellou. However, the writers made a crucial adaptation choice: they prioritized narrative truth over factual accuracy. Hollywood tried to remake it (2017’s The Upside )

The script tackled sensitive subjects that are often avoided in mainstream cinema: Abdel Sellou. However