Known For
Writing
Born
Jan 29, 1967
Place of Birth
Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire, Charente, France
Credits
18 titles
Philippe Besson
Biography
Philippe Besson (born 29 January 1967 in Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire, Charente) is a French writer. In 1999, Besson, a law graduate, was inspired to write his first novel, En l'absence des hommes while reading of accounts of ex-servicemen during the First World War. The novel, with its daring inclusion of Marcel Proust as a central character, won the Prix Emmanuel Roblès. Besson's second novel, Son Frère was shortlisted for the Prix Femina, and adapted for cinema by Patrice Chéreau in 2003. The film was well received and won the Silver Bear at the Berlin Film Festival.
Known For
Filmography
Lie with Me
Novel
The Unexpected Getaway
Self
Quelle époque !
Self - Guest
Entre vents et marées
Story
Rasputin
Writer
The Lanzac Clan
Writer
La solitude du pouvoir
Writer
Second Chances
Writer
A Bad Encounter
Screenplay
C à vous
Self - Guest
Mourir d'aimer
Writer
Salut les Terriens !
Self - Guest
Caché
TV Guest
His Brother
Novel
I Can't Sleep
Police Officer at Accident
The Sentinel
L'Île aux oiseaux
Coquille
Life Is a Bed of Roses