About
Sébastien Japrisot, born Jean-Baptiste Rossi, was a French novelist, screenwriter, and film director. Born in Marseille, he published his first novel at age 17. He is known for his crime novels and film adaptations, including 'Piège pour Cendrillon' and 'L'Été meurtrier'. His work 'A Very Long Engagement' was adapted into a film in 2004.
* 1931-07-04 — † 2003-03-04
Major works
- Les Mal Partis (1950)novel
- Compartiment tueurs (1962)novel
- Piège pour Cendrillon (1963)novel
- La Dame dans l'auto avec des lunettes et un fusil (1966)novel
- Un long dimanche de fiançailles (1991)novel
Key milestones
- 1963Awarded the Grand Prix de Littérature Policière for 'Piège pour Cendrillon'.
- 1983Won the César Award for Best Writing for the adaptation of 'L'Été meurtrier'.
- 1991Awarded the Prix Interallié for 'Un long dimanche de fiançailles'.
Themes
Crime and suspenseIdentity and mysteryWar and memoryFilm adaptationLove and revenge
Sources: id.loc.gov · encyclopedia.com