Éric Rohmer
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Summary
Éric Rohmer was born on March 21, 1920[1], in Tulle[2]. He died on January 11, 2010[3], in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a film director[5], journalist[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], and film critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,189 views/month, #6,642 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Montparnasse Cemetery[11]
- Child: René Monzat[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Native language: French[14]
- Occupation: film editor[15], teacher[16], actor[17], novelist[18], theatrical director[19], director[20]
- Employer: Cahiers du cinéma[21]
- Educated at: Lycée Henri-IV[22], Lycée Edmond Perrier[23], University of Clermont-Ferrand (1896-1976)[24]
- Notable work: My Night at Maud's[25], Claire's Knee[26], Love in the Afternoon[27], Pauline at the Beach[28], Full Moon in Paris[29]
- Award received: Louis Delluc Prize[30], National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay[31], National Board of Review Award for Best Foreign Language Film[32], Golden Lion[33], David di Donatello Luchino Visconti[34], Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix[35], Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement[36], Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize[37], Silver Bear for Best Director[38], Jean-Le-Duc award[39]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[40]
- Influenced by: Jean Renoir[41]
- Sex or gender: male[42]
- Movement: French New Wave[43]
- Commons category: Éric Rohmer[44]
- Residence: rue de la Barrière[45], Paris[46], Clermont-Ferrand[47], Villeurbanne[48]
- Family name: Schérer[49]
- Given name: Maurice[50], Henri[51], Joseph[52]
- Pseudonym: Éric Rohmer[53], Gilbert Cordier[54]
Product Details
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Type: Person[55]
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Country: FR[56]
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Began / founded: 1920-03-21[57]
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Ended / dissolved: 2010-01-11[58]
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MusicBrainz ID: 1c53b6e4-ab56-41ab-af94-02263380e2b3[59]
Why It Matters
Éric Rohmer has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
He has been cited as an influence by Richard Linklater[62], a screenwriter[63], b. 1960[64], of United States[65], awarded the BAFTA Award for Best Direction[66].
FAQs
Where was Éric Rohmer born?
Éric Rohmer's place of birth was Tulle[2].
Where did Éric Rohmer die?
Éric Rohmer passed away in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4].
What did Éric Rohmer do for work?
Éric Rohmer worked as a film director[5], journalist[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], and film critic[9].
Where did Éric Rohmer go to school?
Éric Rohmer was educated at Lycée Henri-IV[22], Lycée Edmond Perrier[23], and University of Clermont-Ferrand (1896-1976)[24].
What awards did Éric Rohmer receive?
Honors received include Louis Delluc Prize[30], National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay[31], and National Board of Review Award for Best Foreign Language Film[32].
Who did Éric Rohmer influence?
Éric Rohmer has been cited as an influence by Richard Linklater[62].