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Olivier Adam

Born July 12, 1974 · Draveil, Essonne, Île-de-France, France (age 52)

Olivier Adam (born 12 July 1974) is a French author and screenwriter. His debut novel Je vais bien, ne t’en fais pas (Don't worry, I am fine) was adapted into the eponym film. 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 parti…

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Don't Worry, I'm Fine

Don't Worry, I'm Fine · 2006

Don't Worry, I'm Fine

A 19-year-old searches for her twin brother after he runs away from home, following a fight with their father.

Mikado

MovieComedyDrama

Mikado and Laetitia lead an alternative lifestyle aboard a van with their homeschooled children Nuage and Zephir. One day, their van breaks down, forcing them to lead a somewhat 'normal' life over summer.

Welcome

Welcome · 2009

MovieDramaRomance

Bilal is 17 years old, a Kurdish boy from Iraq. He sets off on an adventure-filled journey across Europe. He wants to get to England to see his love who lives there. Bilal finally reaches Calais, but how do you cover 32 kilometers of the English Channel when you can't swim? The boy soon discovers that his trip won't be as easy as he imagined... The community of struggling illegal aliens in Calais

Headwinds

Headwinds · 2011

MovieDramaMystery

Sarah tells Paul that she wants out of their marriage; the next day she disappears. A year later and Paul along with their children return to his childhood town to start anew after the loss of his wife and their mother.

Maman est folle

Maman est folle · 2007

Maman est folle

MovieDramaTV Movie

A drama that explores the complexities of family relationships through the story of a mother who fights against mental problems. The film stands out for its sensible and realistic approach, offering a profound vision of the challenges and family resilience.

Lightweight

Lightweight · 2004

A young man tries his way in boxing, supported by a coach. He meets a girl, falls in love and she becomes pregnant.

Passer l'hiver

Passer l'hiver · 2014

A gas station. Two women. Winter. Trips. Daily life. And then a risk. The hotel in Normandy. A step aside. The investigation. The red Lada. The beach. The death that works the living. A movement and a suspension. The brown girl. The love. A story of links that are woven.

Paroles d'animaux

Paroles d'animaux · 2018

Paroles d'animaux

SeriesDocumentary

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Don't Worry, I'm Fine

Don't Worry, I'm Fine · 2006

Don't Worry, I'm Fine

A 19-year-old searches for her twin brother after he runs away from home, following a fight with their father.

Writer

Mikado

MovieComedyDrama

Mikado and Laetitia lead an alternative lifestyle aboard a van with their homeschooled children Nuage and Zephir. One day, their van breaks down, forcing them to lead a somewhat 'normal' life over summer.

Writer

Welcome

Welcome · 2009

MovieDramaRomance

Bilal is 17 years old, a Kurdish boy from Iraq. He sets off on an adventure-filled journey across Europe. He wants to get to England to see his love who lives there. Bilal finally reaches Calais, but how do you cover 32 kilometers of the English Channel when you can't swim? The boy soon discovers that his trip won't be as easy as he imagined... The community of struggling illegal aliens in Calais

Writer

Headwinds

Headwinds · 2011

MovieDramaMystery

Sarah tells Paul that she wants out of their marriage; the next day she disappears. A year later and Paul along with their children return to his childhood town to start anew after the loss of his wife and their mother.

Novel

Maman est folle

Maman est folle · 2007

Maman est folle

MovieDramaTV Movie

A drama that explores the complexities of family relationships through the story of a mother who fights against mental problems. The film stands out for its sensible and realistic approach, offering a profound vision of the challenges and family resilience.

Writer

Lightweight

Lightweight · 2004

A young man tries his way in boxing, supported by a coach. He meets a girl, falls in love and she becomes pregnant.

Novel

Passer l'hiver

Passer l'hiver · 2014

A gas station. Two women. Winter. Trips. Daily life. And then a risk. The hotel in Normandy. A step aside. The investigation. The red Lada. The beach. The death that works the living. A movement and a suspension. The brown girl. The love. A story of links that are woven.

Novel

Paroles d'animaux

Paroles d'animaux · 2018

Paroles d'animaux

SeriesDocumentary

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