
Writing
Olivier Adam
Born
1974-07-12 (52)
Place of birth
Draveil, Essonne, Île-de-France, France
Known for
Writing
Credits
6 titles
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 participated in the creation of the literary festival Correspondence Manosque. Also a screenwriter, he has participated in writing Don't Worry, I'm Fine (2006) and Welcome (2009). Biography Adam was born on July 12, 1974 and grew up in the commune of Draveil with two brothers. His father was a bank cle…
Known for
7.2A 19-year-old searches for her twin brother after he runs away from home, following a fight with their father.
Don't Worry, I'm Fine
2006
7.2Bilal 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
Welcome
2009
6.9Mikado 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.
Mikado
2024
1.0A 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.
Maman est folle
2007
5.7Sarah 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.
Headwinds
2011
Behind the camera
7.2A 19-year-old searches for her twin brother after he runs away from home, following a fight with their father.
Don't Worry, I'm Fine
2006
7.2Bilal 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
Welcome
2009
7.2Bilal 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
Welcome
2009
6.9Mikado 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.
Mikado
2024
1.0A 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.
Maman est folle
2007
5.7Sarah 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.
Headwinds
2011
