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Film Praised for Focus on Handicapped

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The Eric Toledano/Olivier Nakache film has captivated France
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Applause for a Low Budget Cinematic Phenomenon

Based on the true story of champagne millionaire Philippe Pozzo di Borgo and his aide Abdel Sellou, the film's focus is an unlikely friendship between a rich quadriplegic aristocrat and a young ex-con hired as his help.   

 Movingly it has thrown national focus on the lives of those confined to wheelchairs for whatever reason and started a national debate on making La France accessible to all.

Marianne magazine has a 7-page report on how the reality for wheelchair users has been changing since the film release last November, to instant acclaim. It is a currently breaking all box office records.


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Story: Ken Pottinger
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