Florian Zeller
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Florian Zeller is a French
novelist and playwright. His work has been translated into a dozen languages, including English. He won the Prix Interallié
in 2004 for his novel "Fascination of Evil" ("La Fascination du Pire").
on June 28, 1979 and grew up in Britanny. His father worked in the automotive industry
in France
and Germany
. His mother is a psychic
.
He was admitted to the prestigious Paris Institute for Political Science (Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris
or Sciences Po). During his studies he wrote his first novel, co-founded a literary webzine and was an intern for the http://editions.flammarion.com/catalogue/results.php?STEPTYPE_RAPIDE=Florian+Zeller&st=tout|Parisianpublishing house Flammarion
, which has published all his novels so far].
Florian Zeller's first novel Artificial Snow was published to moderate acclaim when the author was twenty-two years old. Shortly thereafter, he was asked to teach at his Alma Mater. He taught literature at Sciences-Po for a few years. His second novel, "Lovers or Something Like it" was well received but it was his third novel, Fascination of Evil (the 2004 Prix Interallié winner) which made him a household name in France. The book, which explores the relationship of the West with Islam, caused some controversy; it was also regarded by some critics to be heavily influenced and/or inspired by Michel Houellebecq
's novel, Platform
, and the trial that was brought against Houellebecq following the book's publication. Julien Parme, a first-person tale of an adolescent's fugue fugue through Paris, was a departure from his earlier, more overtly sexual and intellectual, novels; it received a mitigated press, coupled with good sales.
Florian Zeller is also fast becoming one of France's most well-known contemporary playwrights. He was allegedly persuaded to write his first play by French literary giant Françoise Sagan
, to whom he has been compared. His first play, L'Autre, (translation: 'The Other') has had several runs. His third play, Si tu mourais (translation: 'If you died' or 'If you were to die'), was nominated for a Globe de Cristal' in France. 'Elle t'attend', starring actress and model Laetitia Casta
, his latest work for the stage, opened in Paris in autumn 2008. The script of the play was published by Flammarion.
Zeller writes occasional pieces for various French publications, including Paris Match
and French Vogue
. For a number of years, he was also a book reviewer for 'Vol de Nuit', a long-running late-night show dedicated to literature that aired on the French channel TF1
until 2008.
], who played one of the main roles in the Parisian production of his play 'Le Manège´. They have a son, Roman, born in December 2008 http://www.starwizz.com/marine-delterme-et-florian-zeller-sont-parents-957.
French people
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novelist and playwright. His work has been translated into a dozen languages, including English. He won the Prix Interallié
Prix Interallié
The prix Interallié , also known simply as l’Interallié, is an annual French literary award, awarded for a novel written by a journalist.- History :...
in 2004 for his novel "Fascination of Evil" ("La Fascination du Pire").
Biography
Florian Zeller was born in ParisParis
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
on June 28, 1979 and grew up in Britanny. His father worked in the automotive industry
Automotive industry
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in France
France
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and Germany
Germany
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. His mother is a psychic
Psychic
A psychic is a person who professes an ability to perceive information hidden from the normal senses through extrasensory perception , or is said by others to have such abilities. It is also used to describe theatrical performers who use techniques such as prestidigitation, cold reading, and hot...
.
He was admitted to the prestigious Paris Institute for Political Science (Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris
Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris
The Institut d'études politiques de Paris , simply referred to as Sciences Po , is a public research and higher education institution in Paris, France, specialised in the social sciences. It has the status of grand établissement, which allows its admissions process to be highly selective...
or Sciences Po). During his studies he wrote his first novel, co-founded a literary webzine and was an intern for the http://editions.flammarion.com/catalogue/results.php?STEPTYPE_RAPIDE=Florian+Zeller&st=tout|Parisianpublishing house Flammarion
Groupe Flammarion
Groupe Flammarion is the fourth largest publishing group in France, comprising many units, including its namesake, founded in 1876 by Ernest Flammarion, as well as units in distribution, sales, printing and bookshops . Flammarion became part of the Italian media conglomerate RCS MediaGroup in 2000...
, which has published all his novels so far].
Florian Zeller's first novel Artificial Snow was published to moderate acclaim when the author was twenty-two years old. Shortly thereafter, he was asked to teach at his Alma Mater. He taught literature at Sciences-Po for a few years. His second novel, "Lovers or Something Like it" was well received but it was his third novel, Fascination of Evil (the 2004 Prix Interallié winner) which made him a household name in France. The book, which explores the relationship of the West with Islam, caused some controversy; it was also regarded by some critics to be heavily influenced and/or inspired by Michel Houellebecq
Michel Houellebecq
Michel Houellebecq , born Michel Thomas, 26 February 1958—or 1956 —on the French island of Réunion, is a controversial and award-winning French author, filmmaker and poet. To admirers he is a writer in the tradition of literary provocation that reaches back to the Marquis de Sade and Baudelaire;...
's novel, Platform
Platform (novel)
Platform is a novel by French writer Michel Houellebecq . It has received both great praise and great criticism, most notably for the novel's apparent condoning of sex tourism and anti-Muslim feelings...
, and the trial that was brought against Houellebecq following the book's publication. Julien Parme, a first-person tale of an adolescent's fugue fugue through Paris, was a departure from his earlier, more overtly sexual and intellectual, novels; it received a mitigated press, coupled with good sales.
Florian Zeller is also fast becoming one of France's most well-known contemporary playwrights. He was allegedly persuaded to write his first play by French literary giant Françoise Sagan
Françoise Sagan
Françoise Sagan – real name Françoise Quoirez – was a French playwright, novelist, and screenwriter. Hailed as "a charming little monster" by François Mauriac on the front page of Le Figaro, Sagan was known for works with strong romantic themes involving wealthy and disillusioned bourgeois...
, to whom he has been compared. His first play, L'Autre, (translation: 'The Other') has had several runs. His third play, Si tu mourais (translation: 'If you died' or 'If you were to die'), was nominated for a Globe de Cristal' in France. 'Elle t'attend', starring actress and model Laetitia Casta
Laetitia Casta
Laetitia Marie Laure Casta is a French model and actress.-Early life:Laetitia Casta was born in Pont-Audemer, Normandy, France. Her mother, Line Blin, is from Normandy. Her father, Dominique Casta, is from Corsica. She has an older brother, Jean-Baptiste, and a younger sister, Marie-Ange...
, his latest work for the stage, opened in Paris in autumn 2008. The script of the play was published by Flammarion.
Zeller writes occasional pieces for various French publications, including Paris Match
Paris Match
Paris Match is a French weekly magazine. It covers major national and international news along with celebrity lifestyle features. It was founded in 1949 by the industrialist Jean Prouvost....
and French Vogue
Vogue (magazine)
Vogue is a fashion and lifestyle magazine that is published monthly in 18 national and one regional edition by Condé Nast.-History:In 1892 Arthur Turnure founded Vogue as a weekly publication in the United States. When he died in 1909, Condé Montrose Nast picked up the magazine and slowly began...
. For a number of years, he was also a book reviewer for 'Vol de Nuit', a long-running late-night show dedicated to literature that aired on the French channel TF1
TF1
TF1 is a national French TV channel, controlled by TF1 Group, whose major share-holder is Bouygues. TF1's average market share of 24% makes it the most popular domestic network...
until 2008.
Private life
Florian Zeller lives in Paris. He is married to ex-model, actress and sculptor http://www.elle.fr/elle/people/la-vie-des-people/une-journee-avec/une-journee-avec-marine-delterme/(gid)/115539|Marine DeltermeMarine Delterme
Marine Delterme is a French actress, painter, sculptor and former model.-Early life and private life:Marine Delterme was born in Toulouse, France. She grew up in Paris. Her parents worked in the art restoration business...
], who played one of the main roles in the Parisian production of his play 'Le Manège´. They have a son, Roman, born in December 2008 http://www.starwizz.com/marine-delterme-et-florian-zeller-sont-parents-957.