Felix van Groeningen

Belgian film director and screenwriter
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Summary

Felix van Groeningen was born on November 1, 1977[1], in Ghent[2]. He has worked as a film director[3], screenwriter[4], performing artist[5], scenographer[6], and theatrical director[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (705 views/month, #7,214 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Belgium[9]
  • Native language: Dutch[10]
  • Occupation: videographer[11], film producer[12]
  • Educated at: Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Gent[13]
  • Award received: David di Donatello for Best Film[14], David di Donatello for Adapted Screenplay[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Commons category: Felix van Groeningen[17]
  • Family name: van Groeningen[18]
  • Given name: Felix[19]
  • Nominated for: European Film Award for Best Director[20], European Film Award for Best Screenwriter[21], European Film Award for Best Film[22], European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[24]
  • Topic has template: Template:Felix Van Groeningen[25]
  • Start of work period: 2000[26]
  • Related category: Category:Films directed by Felix van Groeningen[27]

Why It Matters

Felix van Groeningen has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Felix van Groeningen born?

Felix van Groeningen was born in Ghent[2].

What did Felix van Groeningen do for work?

Felix van Groeningen worked as a film director[3], screenwriter[4], performing artist[5], scenographer[6], and theatrical director[7].

Where did Felix van Groeningen go to school?

Felix van Groeningen was educated at Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Gent[13].

What awards did Felix van Groeningen receive?

Honors received include David di Donatello for Best Film[14] and David di Donatello for Adapted Screenplay[15].

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  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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