Philippe Pozzo di Borgo suffered a paragliding accident that left him a quadriplegic, which is the central event that leads to the story in The Intouchables.
Abdel Sellou starts working as the caregiver for Philippe Pozzo di Borgo, marking the beginning of their significant relationship.
The French film 'The Intouchables' directed by Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano is released, portraying the friendship between Philippe and his caregiver Driss, inspired by real events.
The Intouchables becomes a major box office success in France and internationally, becoming one of the highest-grossing French films ever.