Philippe Besson

Born: 1967-01-29 in Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire, Charente, France

Known For: Writing

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

2023

Lie with Me ... (Novel)

2022

Quelle époque ! as Self - Guest
The Unexpected Getaway as Self

2014

Entre vents et marées ... (Story)

2013

Rasputin ... (Writer)
The Lanzac Clan ... (Writer)

2012

Second Chances ... (Writer)
La solitude du pouvoir ... (Writer)

2011

A Bad Encounter ... (Screenplay)

2009

Mourir d'aimer ... (Writer)

2006

Salut les Terriens ! as Self - Guest

2005

Caché as TV Guest

2003

His Brother ... (Novel)

1994

I Can't Sleep as Police Officer at Accident