Movie Description

L'Adversaire

(2002)

Overview

Based on the 2000 book of the same name by Emmanuel Carrère, it is inspired by the real-life story of Jean-Claude Romand. L'Adversaire's protagonist Jean-Marc Faure (Auteuil) pursues an imaginary career as a doctor of medicine in a plot more closely based on Romand's life and Carrère's book than was Laurent Cantet's 2001 film L'Emploi du Temps. The film was nominated for a Palme d'Or at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleL'Adversaire

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2002-08-28

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 02h 09m

Production CompaniesVértigo Films,Les Films Alain Sarde,Pauline's Angel,Vega Film,CNC,France 3 Cinéma

Genres

  • Mystery
  • Drama
  • Crime