Michel Rostain

Michel Rostain is a French novelist, screenwriter, and essayist who was born in 1933 in Tunis, Tunisia. He is best known for his books La Triade and Les Passagers du Vent, both of which have been awarded several literary prizes. His work has been translated into English and Spanish, and he has also written for television and film.

Rostain began his literary career with his first novel, Les Passagers du Vent (The Passengers of the Wind), in 1965. This novel tells the story of a young man's journey of discovery, in which he encounters philosophy, religion, and love along the way. Les Passagers du Vent was awarded the Prix Fénéon and the Prix Interallié and was adapted into a film by French director Pierre Granier-Deferre in 1970.

In 1971, Rostain wrote and published his second novel, La Triade. This novel follows the life of three siblings in post-World War II France, and the effects of war on the family. La Triade was awarded the Prix Décembre and the Prix Interallié, as well as the Prix des Libraires.

After the success of his early novels, Rostain wrote his next novel, Le Scaphandrier (The Diver), in 1975. This novel is a reflection on childhood and nature, and was adapted into a French film by Manon de Broca in 1982. In 1988, Rostain wrote his most popular book, Une Vie Sans Conséquences (A Life Without Consequences). This novel follows a young man's exploration of his identity, as he tries to find his place in the world. Une Vie Sans Conséquences was awarded the Prix Goncourt and has been translated into English as A Life Without Consequences (1993).

Rostain continued to write and publish books throughout his career, including Le Gris Mûrier (The Grey Mulberry Tree), Un Homme à la Mer (A Man to Sea), Traces dans le Sable (Traces in the Sand), and Enfui sans Histoire (Fled Without a Story).

In addition to his novels and essays, Rostain has written for television and film. He wrote the French television series Le Dernier Verre, which aired from 1996 to 2000. His work for film includes the screenplay for the 1991 film Havanaise, based on the novel Une Vie Sans Conséquences.

Rostain has been awarded many literary prizes throughout his career, including the Prix Fénéon, Prix Interallié, Prix Décembre, Prix des Libraires, and Prix Goncourt. He has received honorary doctorates from the universities of Paris and Nantes and the Sorbonne, and in 2009 was made a Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.

Michel Rostain is a celebrated French novelist, screenwriter, and essayist whose work has been praised by critics worldwide. His powerful and deeply personal books are highly influential and have been awarded numerous literary awards. His characters are full of depth and emotion, and his stories are thought provoking and insightful. His books, films, and screenplays will continue to be studied and enjoyed for years to come.