Movie · 2017
Is Mektoub, My Love: Canto Uno based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Mektoub, My Love: Canto Uno is based on the book La Blessure, la vraie by François Bégaudeau (2011).
The movie was released in 2017.
The book behind Mektoub, My Love: Canto Uno
La Blessure, la vraie
by François Bégaudeau · first published 2011
2011 novel by François Bégaudeau.
Other adaptations of La Blessure, la vraie
- Mektoub, My Love: Canto Due (film, 2025)
Common questions
Is Mektoub, My Love: Canto Uno based on a book?
Yes. Mektoub, My Love: Canto Uno is based on the book La Blessure, la vraie by François Bégaudeau (2011).
Who wrote the book Mektoub, My Love: Canto Uno is based on?
La Blessure, la vraie was written by François Bégaudeau and first published in 2011.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read La Blessure, la vraie before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of François Bégaudeau's books
- The Class (film, 2008)