Philippe Besson

Known for WritingBorn 1967-01-29 (age 59)Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire, Charente, France

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.Read more

Movies & web series

L'Île aux oiseaux

The Unexpected Getaway

Mourir d'aimer

The Lanzac Clan

Lie with Me

Caché

The Sentinel

I Can't Sleep

La solitude du pouvoir

Entre vents et marées

Life Is a Bed of Roses

His Brother

Quelle époque !

Second Chances

Rasputin

Salut les Terriens !

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