Sébastien Japrisot
FrenchHistorical FictionCrimePsychological Thrillerb. 1931 — d. 2003
Sébastien Japrisot (born Jean-Baptiste Rossi) was a prominent French author, screenwriter, and film director. Known for his innovative approach to crime fiction, he often deconstructed traditional mystery tropes. His pseudonym was an anagram of his birth name. He gained international acclaim for works such as 'A Very Long Engagement' and 'The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun', many of which were adapted into successful films.
Awards
['Prix Interallié', 'Grand Prix de Littérature policière', 'Prix des Deux-Magots', 'César Award for Best Adaptation']
Notable Works
['A Very Long Engagement', 'The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun', 'The Sleeping Car Murders', 'One Deadly Summer', 'Trap for Cinderella']
