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The YouTube video delves into the true stories behind the movie "The Untouchables," highlighting the significant differences between the film and real-life events. It emphasizes the backgrounds of the main characters, Abdel Sellou and Philippe Pozzo di Borgo. Abdel, originally from Algeria with a troubled youth involving petty crime and imprisonment, ended up caring for Philippe after initially intending to decline the job. Philippe, of noble Corsican heritage, had a successful career before a paragliding accident paralyzed him.
Philippe's home life was strained by his wife Beatrice’s cancer diagnosis. Abdel initially sought to steal from Philippe but eventually became a vital support figure despite early transgressions like stealing a Fabergé egg. Their relationship evolved with Abdel learning important life lessons, including respect for women, from Philippe.
A transformative trip to Morocco in 2004 led both men to meet their future wives—Abdel met Amal, and Philippe met his second wife, Lala Jamila. Currently, Abdel splits his time between Paris and Algeria, while Philippe lives in Morocco. Both men remain close friends and successful authors, often visiting and supporting each other’s families.
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In this part of the video, the narrator discusses the real-life stories of the characters in the movie “The Untouchables” and highlights the differences between the film and actual events. It explains how the producers changed the character’s nationality to cast Omar Sy in the lead role. The real Abdel Sellou was Algerian and had a challenging upbringing; after being sent to Paris at a young age, he engaged in petty crime and served time in prison. He eventually got a job offer to assist a paralyzed patient, which he initially planned to decline just to fulfill unemployment requirements. Contrary to the film, Abdel first cared for Philippe’s wife before attending to Philippe himself. The segment also touches on Philippe Pozzo di Borgo’s noble heritage, his inherited wealth from a prestigious Corsican family, and his successful career before his paralysis, detailing his preference for extreme sports over traditional aristocratic pastimes.
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In this part of the video, it discusses the life of Philippe, who was a strict leader and suffered a paragliding accident that left him completely paralyzed. Prior to the accident, his wife Beatrice had been diagnosed with cancer, making their household a difficult environment. Abdel, Philippe’s caregiver, was initially motivated by the prospect of theft but ultimately proved to be a crucial support, despite a rocky start where he stole a Fabergé egg on his first day. Over ten years, Abdel’s antics, such as reckless driving and joyriding Philippe’s luxury cars, tested Philippe’s patience. The video also discusses how Philippe guided Abdel through his romantic troubles, emphasizing respect for women. The only fictional element in the film adaptation mentioned is a romantic correspondence between Philippe and a girl he later married.
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In this part of the video, Abdel and Philippe’s personal journeys are detailed, particularly focusing on a trip to Morocco in 2004 where they met their future wives. Abdel met Amal, a hotel administrator, and described feeling exposed when first seeing her, similar to his first meeting with Philippe. Philippe met his second wife, Lala Jamila, during the same trip while seeking shelter from a rainstorm. Currently, Abdel lives with his family in Paris and Jelfa, Algeria, while Philippe resides in Morocco with his second wife. When Philippe visits Paris, he and his wife stay with Abdel and Amal, who make room for them by moving to the living room. Both men have authored bestselling autobiographies and are popular speakers, maintaining a close friendship that now extends to their families.