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David Foenkinos

Writing

Born October 28, 1974 · Paris, France

Biography

David Foenkinos (born 28 October 1974) is a French author and screenwriter. He studied literature and music in Paris. His novel La délicatesse is a bestseller in France. A film based on the book was released in December 2011, with Audrey Tautou as the main character. In 2014 he was awarded Prix Renaudot for his novel "Charlotte". Source: Article "David Foenkinos" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

Awards & recognition

  • Paulée de Meursault Prize · 2024
  • Prix Goncourt des Lycéens · 2014
  • Prix Renaudot · 2014
  • Grand prix Jean-Giono · 2007
  • Roger Nimier Prix · 2004
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  • Prix Emmanuel Roblès · 2002
  • Prix François-Mauriac · 2002

Filmography3 titles