Olivier Adam
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 in 1974 and grew up in Paris with two brothers. He attended Paris Dauphine University, where he met his future partner Karine Reysset. Screen adaptations. Poids Léger was adapted into the film "Lightweight" by Jean-Pierre Améris with Nicolas Duvauchelle and Bernard Campan in the lead roles. "À l'abri de rien" was adapted for television ("Maman est folle") with Isabelle Carré in the lead role. "Je vais bien, ne t'en fais pas" was adapted into the film "Don't Worry, I'm Fine" directed by Philippe Lioret in 2006. Kad Merad and  Mélanie Laurent played the lead roles. The film was nominated for a César in several categories, including Best Adapted Screenplay. Kad Merad won the Cesar for best supporting actor and Mélanie Laurent for Most Promising Actress. "Des vents contraires" was adapted into a film of the same name in 2011 starring Audrey Tautou. The short story "Nouvel An" from the short story collection "Passer l'hiver" was adapted into the film "Passer l'hiver" directed by Aurélia Barbet. "Le Cœur régulier" was adapted into a film in 2016 with Vanja d'Alcantara directing and Isabelle Carré starring.