Plot — What is The Adversary about?
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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Mystery, Drama, Crime |
| Language | French |
| Runtime | 129 min |
| Audience Score | 66% (6.6/10, 198 votes) |
The Adversary — FAQ
Is The Adversary worth watching? The Adversary holds a 6.6/10 rating from 198 viewers. 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 me
Who directed The Adversary? Directed by Nicole Garcia.
Who is in the cast of The Adversary? It stars Daniel Auteuil, Géraldine Pailhas, François Cluzet, François Berléand, Emmanuelle Devos, Alice Fauvet and more.
Where can I stream The Adversary? You can stream The Adversary on France Channel Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did The Adversary release? It released in 2002.
