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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