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.
Filmography
all 21
Movies 17
Writer 9
self 6
TV Shows 4
Self - Guest
Quelle époque ! (2022)
TV
Writer
Rasputin (2011)
Movie
Self - Writer, Paris
The Bisexual Revolution (2010)
Movie
Self (guest)
Salut les Terriens ! (2006)
TV
TV Guest
Caché (2005)
Movie
3
Writer
His Brother (2003)
Movie
Police Officer at Accident
I Can't Sleep (1994)
Movie
Coquille
L'Île aux oiseaux (1988)
Movie
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Known ForWriting
GenderMale
Birthday1962-09-30 (62 years old)
Birth PlaceBerlin, Germany
FatherBenno Besson
CitizenshipsGermany
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