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Philippe Besson
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'abse…
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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.
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2023
Lie with Me
Movie Novel
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2022
The Unexpected Getaway
TV show Self
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2022
Quelle époque !
TV show Self - Guest
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2014
Entre vents et marées
Movie Story
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2013
Rasputin
Movie Writer
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2013
The Lanzac Clan
Movie Writer
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2012
La solitude du pouvoir
Movie Writer
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2012
Second Chances
Movie Writer
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2011
A Bad Encounter
Movie Screenplay
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2009
C à vous
TV show Self - Guest
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2009
Mourir d'aimer
Movie Writer
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2006
Salut les Terriens !
TV show Self - Guest
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2005
Caché
Movie TV Guest
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2003
His Brother
Movie Novel
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1994
I Can't Sleep
Movie Police Officer at Accident
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1992
The Sentinel
Movie
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1988
L'Île aux oiseaux
Movie Coquille
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1983
Life Is a Bed of Roses
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