Writing
Romain Compingt
Born
1984-04-09 (42)
Place of birth
Lyon, Rhône, France
Known for
Writing
Credits
10 titles
Romain Compingt is the youngest graduate of the CEEA (Conservatoire européen d'écriture audiovisuelle). Régis Roinsard's “Populaire”, five-time nominated at the César 2013, is his frist writing credit on a feature film. He then co-wrote “Divines” with director Houda Benyamina, on which he was also artistic collaborator. The film won the Caméra d'or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival and the 2017 César for Best First Film. After “Les Traducteurs” (2019), he reunites with Régis Roinsard for “En attendant Bojangles” (2021), based upon the novel of the same name. He also co-wrote the Vincent Maël Cardona's first film, “Les Magnétiques”, with was awarded the 2022 César for Best First feature.
Known for
6.4Nine translators, hired to translate the eagerly awaited final book of a bestselling trilogy, are confined in a luxurious bunker.
The Translators
2019
7.3A boy and his eccentric parents leave their home in Paris for a country house in Spain. As the mother descends deeper into her own mind, it's up to the boy and his father to keep her safe and happy.
Waiting for Bojangles
2021
6.6An insurance agent and his new secretary become locked in the grip of romance and competition as they train together for a speed-typing contest.
Populaire
2012
7.6In a ghetto where religion and drug trafficking rub shoulders, Dounia has a lust for power and success. Supported by Maimouna, her best friend, she decides to follow in the footsteps of Rebecca, a respected dealer. But her encounter with Djigui, a young, disturbingly sensual dancer, throws her off course.
Divines
2016
5.8Revolves around the relationship between a gambling addict and a young woman who falls madly in love with him and will stop at nothing to win his heart.
Treat Me Like Fire
2018
6.5Brittany, France, 1980s. A group of friends, fed up with the boring country life and eager for excitement, create a radio station.
Magnetic Beats
2021
Film credits
Behind the camera
6.4Nine translators, hired to translate the eagerly awaited final book of a bestselling trilogy, are confined in a luxurious bunker.
The Translators
2019
7.3A boy and his eccentric parents leave their home in Paris for a country house in Spain. As the mother descends deeper into her own mind, it's up to the boy and his father to keep her safe and happy.
Waiting for Bojangles
2021
6.6An insurance agent and his new secretary become locked in the grip of romance and competition as they train together for a speed-typing contest.
Populaire
2012
7.6In a ghetto where religion and drug trafficking rub shoulders, Dounia has a lust for power and success. Supported by Maimouna, her best friend, she decides to follow in the footsteps of Rebecca, a respected dealer. But her encounter with Djigui, a young, disturbingly sensual dancer, throws her off course.
Divines
2016
5.8Revolves around the relationship between a gambling addict and a young woman who falls madly in love with him and will stop at nothing to win his heart.
Treat Me Like Fire
2018
6.5Brittany, France, 1980s. A group of friends, fed up with the boring country life and eager for excitement, create a radio station.
Magnetic Beats
2021
6.8In a surreal world, Lili, a 14-year-old albino, lives alone with her mother CLAUDIE (50) who over-protects her from the outside world. Obsessed with her own appearance; Claudie regularly replaces aging parts of her face, alone in her operating lab while Lili dreams of Lyesse, her 16 year-old handsome neighbor. Scared by so much love, Lyesse rejects Lili. Devastated, she decides to take his heart out to understand why he doesn't love her...
Please Love Me Forever
2016
Adaptation of "Rosa candida" by Audur Ava Ólafsdóttir.
Rosa candida
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J'arrive
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