The Life Before Us
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The Life Before Us is a novel by French author Romain Gary
who wrote it under the pseudonym of "Emile Ajar". It was originally published in English as Momo then re-published in 1986 as The Life Before Us. It won the Prix Goncourt prize the same year it was published.
in 1977 and for television by Myriam Boyer in 2010, who also plays Madame Rosa.
Romain Gary
Romain Gary was a French diplomat, novelist, film director, World War II aviator. He is the only author to have won the Prix Goncourt twice .- Early life :Gary was born in Vilnius under the name Roman Kacew...
who wrote it under the pseudonym of "Emile Ajar". It was originally published in English as Momo then re-published in 1986 as The Life Before Us. It won the Prix Goncourt prize the same year it was published.
Synopsis
Momo, a young boy, tells the story of his life when living with Madame Rosa and the love that he feels for the mother that she has become. Both Madame Rosa and Momo grow together as they go about their daily lives. It is up to the young Momo to stand by his impromptu mother as she lives her final days.Adaptations
The novel has been adapted for cinema by Moshé MizrahiMoshé Mizrahi
Moshé Mizrahi is an Israeli film director.He has directed 14 films in both Israel and France. Three of his films were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, I Love You Rosa, The House on Chelouche Street and Madame Rosa, with the latter winning the award...
in 1977 and for television by Myriam Boyer in 2010, who also plays Madame Rosa.