The Adversary

– Based on the 2000 book of the same name by Emmanuel Carrère, it is inspired by the real-life story ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.80 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 9 Minutes
Release Year:
2002
Original Name:
L'Adversaire
The Adversary (2002) - Also known as L'Adversaire

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.

The Adversary (2002) - Trailer

Release Date:

28 Aug 2002

Language:

French, English

Director:

Nicole Garcia

Writer:

Frédéric Bélier-Garcia, Emmanuel Carrère (novel), Jacques Fieschi, Nicole Garcia

Main Actors:

Daniel Auteuil, Géraldine Pailhas, François Cluzet, Emmanuelle Devos

Plot:

When a man murders his wife, children and parents, the ensuing investigation reveals that he's been living a lie for almost 20 years.

Awards:

4 nominations.

Production:

Vega Film

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.8/10