Olivier Adam

Olivier Adam

Olivier Adam (born 1974 in Draveil, Essonne) is a French writer. His first novel Je vais bien, ne t’en fais pas (Don't worry, I am fine) was made into a movie. He also writes books for young adults, among them La messe anniversaire. Adam won the 2004 Prix Goncourt de la Nouvelle for Passer l'hiver.

He grew up in the Paris suburbs and now lives in Brittany near Saint-Malo. He participated in the creation of the literary festival Correspondence Manosque. Also a screenwriter, he has participated in writing Welcome, and I'm fine, don't worry,

Bibliography

Bibliography for youngsters

Awards

Filmography

Poids Léger was adapted into a film by Jean-Pierre Améris with Nicolas Duvauchelle and Bernard Campan in the lead roles.

À l'abri de rien was adapted for television with Isabelle Carré in the lead role.

Je vais bien, ne t'en fais pas was adapted into a film by Philippe Lioret in 2006. Kad Merad and Melanie Laurent in the lead roles. The film was nominated for a César in several categories, including Best Adapted Screenplay. Kad Merad won the Cesar for best supporting actor, Melanie Laurent for the Best Actress.

Des vents contraires (film) a été was a 2011 film starring Audrey Tautou

External links

Olivier Adam at the Internet Movie Database

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