Philippe di Borgo became a diabetic quadriplegic in 1993 following a paragliding accident. Because of his disability, he attempted to commit suicide by wrapping an oxygen tube around his neck.

Philippe Pozzo di Borgo’s surprisingly feel-good story was already been made into a movie back in 2011, but now it’s being given a Hollywood spin as Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston and Nicole ...

Philippe Pozzo di Borgo, the inspiration behind 'The Intouchables,' has passed away. His story touched many lives, including those of the film's directors.

Quadriplegic Philippe Pozzo di Borgo - known from the biographical film "The Intouchables" - says people need to take better care of each other. He may rely on a caregiver, but does everything he ...

The Upside is an American remake of the 2011 French drama-comedy Intouchables, which itself is based on the life of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo, a wealthy paraplegic businessman, and the unlikely ...

In the film of that name — a remake of the 2011 French film The Intouchables and a spin on the life of Corsican businessman Philippe Pozzo di Borgo — the 62-year-old portrays a paralyzed ...

Atria will publish Philippe Pozzo di Borgo’s Le Second Souffle (The Second Wind) next year after acquiring world English-language rights.

Inspired by the life of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo, the mature warmth of “The Upside” makes it an absolute joy to watch.

It is a remake of the ultra-successful 2011 French film, The Intouchables. Directed by Neil Burger (The Illusionist, Limitless), the film is inspired by the true life of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo. […] ...

A quadriplegic French businessman whose moving story of his friendship with his carer was made into an international film hit has died in Marrakesh, Morocco, at the age of 72. Philippe Pozzo di Borgo, ...