Philippe Claudel

French author and filmmaker

Philippe Claudel - French author and filmmaker
Born

February 2nd, 1962
63 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

France

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An author, director, and screenwriter from France. Developed a literary career with several acclaimed novels. Gained recognition with the novel 'Brodeck's Report' which received the 2007 Prix Goncourt des Lycéens. Transitioned into film directing with the 2008 movie 'I've Loved You So Long', which starred Kristen Scott Thomas and was nominated for multiple awards.

Wrote 'Brodeck's Report', winning Prix Goncourt des Lycéens

Directed 'I've Loved You So Long', nominated for multiple awards

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