François Weyergans
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Summary
François Weyergans was born on August 2, 1941[1], in Etterbeek[2]. He died on May 27, 2019[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a film director[5], writer[6], director[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (224 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of death: 1st arrondissement of Paris[10]
- Place of burial: Montparnasse Cemetery[11]
- Father: Franz Weyergans[12]
- Country of citizenship: Belgium[13], France[14]
- Native language: French[15]
- Field of work: film[16], film direction[17], belletristic literature[18]
- Position held: member of the Académie française[19]
- Educated at: Institut des hautes études cinématographiques[20], Collège Saint-Michel[21]
- Notable work: Trois jours chez ma mère[22]
- Award received: Prix des Deux Magots[23], Prix Renaudot[24], Roger Nimier Prix[25], Prix Goncourt[26], Prix de la langue française[27], Prix Victor Rossel[28], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[29], Prix d'Académie[30], Paul Flat Prize[31], Knight of the Legion of Honour[32], Prix des Quatre jurys[33]
- Member of: Académie Française[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Given name: François[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[37]
- Birth name: François Marie Weyergans[38]
- Name in native language: François Weyergans[39]
- Start of work period: 1961[40]
- End of work period: 2019[41]
Why It Matters
François Weyergans has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was François Weyergans born?
François Weyergans was born in Etterbeek[2].
Where did François Weyergans die?
François Weyergans passed away in Paris[4].
Who were François Weyergans's parents?
François Weyergans's father was Franz Weyergans[12].
What did François Weyergans do for work?
François Weyergans worked as a film director[5], writer[6], director[7], and screenwriter[8].
Where did François Weyergans go to school?
François Weyergans was educated at Institut des hautes études cinématographiques[20] and Collège Saint-Michel[21].
What awards did François Weyergans receive?
Honors received include Prix des Deux Magots[23], Prix Renaudot[24], Roger Nimier Prix[25], and Prix Goncourt[26].