Marek Halter

Marek Halter
Halter in Strasbourg in 2010
Born (1936-01-27) January 27, 1936
OccupationWriter, activist, painter, filmmaker
NationalityFrench
Alma materÉcole nationale des beaux-arts
Years active1950s– present
Notable worksThe Book of Abraham (1986)

Marek Halter (born 27 January 1936) is a Polish-born French writer, artist, and human rights activist, who is best known for his historical novels, which have been translated into many languages. He also directed a film, The Righteous, released in 1994.