Michel Hazanavicius

French film director, producer and screenwriter
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Summary

Michel Hazanavicius was born on March 29, 1967[1], in 11th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He has worked as a film producer[3], film director[4], screenwriter[5], film editor[6], and actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,925 views/month, #7,027 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Bérénice Bejo[9]
  • Country of citizenship: France[10]
  • Occupation: director[11]
  • Educated at: École nationale supérieure d'arts de Paris-Cergy[12]
  • Award received: Directors Guild of America Award[13], Academy Award for Best Director[14], BAFTA Award for Best Direction[15], Indiana Film Journalists Association Award for Best Director[16], Knight of the Legion of Honour[17], César Award for Best Director[18], René Clair Award[19], François Morellet Prize[20]
  • Member of: Writers Guild of America West[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Genre: comedy[23]
  • Commons category: Michel Hazanavicius[24]
  • Residence: Paris[25]
  • Family name: Hazanavicius[26]
  • Given name: Michel[27]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[28], Academy Award for Best Film Editing[29], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[30], European Film Award for Best Film[31], European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film[32], César Award for Best Adaptation[33]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[34]
  • Name in native language: Michel Hazanavicius[35]
  • Start of work period: 1988[36]

Why It Matters

Michel Hazanavicius has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Michel Hazanavicius born?

Michel Hazanavicius's place of birth was 11th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Who was Michel Hazanavicius married to?

Michel Hazanavicius's spouses include Bérénice Bejo[9].

What did Michel Hazanavicius do for work?

Michel Hazanavicius worked as a film producer[3], film director[4], screenwriter[5], film editor[6], and actor[7].

Where did Michel Hazanavicius go to school?

Michel Hazanavicius was educated at École nationale supérieure d'arts de Paris-Cergy[12].

What awards did Michel Hazanavicius receive?

Honors received include Directors Guild of America Award[13], Academy Award for Best Director[14], BAFTA Award for Best Direction[15], and Indiana Film Journalists Association Award for Best Director[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . lesgensducinema.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . gala.fr. gala.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . bafta.org. bafta.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . academie-cinema.org. academie-cinema.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . academie-francaise.fr. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . ouest-france.fr. ouest-france.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . vanityfair.fr. vanityfair.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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