Alain Corneau

French film director (1943-2010)
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Alain Corneau

Summary

Alain Corneau is a human[1]. Born in Meung-sur-Loire[2], he… he was born on August 7, 1943[3]. He passed away in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on August 30, 2010[5]. He worked as a film director[6], film producer[7], screenwriter[8], actor[9], and film actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (110 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alain Corneau's place of birth was Meung-sur-Loire[2].
  • Alain Corneau was born in Orléans[12].
  • Alain Corneau passed away in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Alain Corneau was born on August 7, 1943[3].
  • Alain Corneau died on August 30, 2010[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[13].
  • Alain Corneau's father was Pierre Corneau[14].
  • Among Alain Corneau's spouses was Nadine Trintignant[15].
  • Alain Corneau held citizenship in France[16].
  • Alain Corneau's professions included film director[6].
  • Alain Corneau's professions included film producer[7].
  • Alain Corneau's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Alain Corneau worked as an actor[9].
  • Alain Corneau worked as a film actor[10].
  • Alain Corneau worked as a director[17].
  • Alain Corneau was educated at Institut des hautes études cinématographiques[18].
  • Alain Corneau received the Louis Delluc Prize[19].
  • Alain Corneau received the César Award for Best Film[20].
  • Alain Corneau received the César Award for Best Director[21].
  • Alain Corneau received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Alain Corneau is recorded as male[23].
  • Alain Corneau's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Alain Corneau's Commons category is recorded as Alain Corneau[25].
  • Alain Corneau's unmarried partner is recorded as Nadine Trintignant[26].
  • The cause of death was lung cancer[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Meung-sur-Loire[2], a commune of France[28], in France[29] and Orléans[12], a commune of France[30], in France[31]. Alain Corneau was born on August 7, 1943[3]. His father was Pierre Corneau[14].

Education

Alain Corneau was educated at Institut des hautes études cinématographiques[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], film producer[7], screenwriter[8], actor[9], film actor[10], and director[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Louis Delluc Prize[19], a film award[32], in France[33], founded in 1937[34]; César Award for Best Film[20], a César Award[35], in France[36], founded in 1976[37]; César Award for Best Director[21], a César Award[38], in France[39], founded in 1976[40]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[41], in France[42].

Personal Life

Alain Corneau was married to Nadine Trintignant[15].

Death and Burial

Alain Corneau died on August 30, 2010[5]. He passed away in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[27]. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Alain Corneau ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (110 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Alain Corneau born?

Alain Corneau's place of birth was Meung-sur-Loire[2].

Where did Alain Corneau die?

Alain Corneau died in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Alain Corneau's parents?

Alain Corneau's father was Pierre Corneau[14].

Who was Alain Corneau married to?

Alain Corneau's spouses include Nadine Trintignant[15].

What did Alain Corneau do for work?

Alain Corneau worked as film director[6], film producer[7], screenwriter[8], actor[9], and film actor[10].

Where did Alain Corneau go to school?

Alain Corneau was educated at Institut des hautes études cinématographiques[18].

What awards did Alain Corneau receive?

Honors received include Louis Delluc Prize[19], César Award for Best Film[20], César Award for Best Director[21], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . tourism-loiret.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . cineartistes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . lifeinlegacy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [16] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [8] . rachelmcadams.org. rachelmcadams.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . isohunt.hid.im. isohunt.hid.im. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
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  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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