Do you hate to see a film adapted from a book if you haven’t read the original work? As we understand you! There is still time to read these …
From literature to the cinema, there is only one step! Always, adaptations are commonplace and it is not about to change: according to a study by the National Center of Book, in 2023, one work in 5, released in France, would be adapted from a book. No wonder so that some bestsellers are already announced in our dark rooms: we go to buy or rent the book before seeing the film on screen…
Metaphysics of tubes, Amélie Nothomb
Ed. The pocket book
This autobiographical novel returns to the first 3 years of the life of the Belgian writer, then living in Japan. A story that reveals her childhood thoughts, who are now discovering in a sublime animated film (currently in the cinema).
The Salt Chemin, Raynor Winn
Ed. 10/18
When they find themselves on the street, Raynor and Moth decide to browse the South West Coast Path, a coastal hiking trail in southwest England. A trip that will bring them much more than what they imagined … Adaptation, with Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, is revealed in August.
Connemara, Nicolas Mathieu
Ed. Babel
In the 1990s, Hélène was a serious and ambitious high school student, while Christophe was sporty and handsome kid. Twenty years later, she made a burn-out and has the impression that her life is spoiled. He never left him and has faith in the future. Their paths then intersect again … Alex Lutz’s film, presented in Cannes, brings together Mélanie Thierry and Bastien Bouillon. He will be released in September.
The animal farm, George Orwell
The animals of a farm revolt against their human owner to found an egalitarian society. Led by pigs, they establish their own rules by dreaming of justice and freedom. But little by little, the pigs take power and establish a new tyranny … A story adapted to an animated film by Andy Serkis, announced for 2026.
Change flower water, Valérie Perrin
Ed. The pocket book
Violette Toussaint has an unusual job to say the least: cemetery guard. His daily life is simple, punctuated by people passing through and regulars. Until the day when a man comes to question him about a couple buried in his cemetery … A moving novel, which will be adapted by Jean-Pierre Jeunet (Amélie Poulain): The shooting is currently underway!
The cleaning lady, Freida McFadden
Ed. City
Millie, former prisoner, is committed as good to do everything in the rich Winchester. Quickly, her boss turns out to be as unstable as her adorable husband. Does this dream job really have everything to please? The bestseller, sold at 4.5 million copies, will be adapted with Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried.
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