Philippe Besson

1967 -

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country of citizenship: France

languages spoken, written or signed: French

educated at: Rouen Business School

occupation: writer, screenwriter, radio personality, literary critic, lawyer

award received: Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres

Philippe Besson (born 29 January 1967) is a French writer, playwright and screenwriter. Besson was born in Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire, Charente and has written a total of 23 novels, several of which have been adapted for cinema or theater. Source: Wikipedia (en)