Alessandro Blasetti

Italian film director, screenwriter and film editor (1900–1987)
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Alessandro Blasetti
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Alessandro Blasetti

Summary

Alessandro Blasetti is a human[1]. Born in Rome[2], he… he was born on July 3, 1900[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on February 1, 1987[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], and film editor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (322 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alessandro Blasetti was born in Rome[2].
  • Alessandro Blasetti died in Rome[4].
  • Alessandro Blasetti was born on July 3, 1900[3].
  • Alessandro Blasetti died on February 1, 1987[5].
  • Alessandro Blasetti is buried at Campo Verano[10].
  • Alessandro Blasetti held citizenship in Italy[11].
  • Alessandro Blasetti held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[12].
  • Alessandro Blasetti's professions included film director[6].
  • Alessandro Blasetti worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Alessandro Blasetti worked as a film editor[8].
  • Alessandro Blasetti held the position of President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[13].
  • Alessandro Blasetti was educated at Sapienza University of Rome[14].
  • Alessandro Blasetti received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[15].
  • Alessandro Blasetti received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement[16].
  • Alessandro Blasetti received the David di Donatello for Best Director[17].
  • Alessandro Blasetti received the Civil Order of Savoy[18].
  • Alessandro Blasetti received the Mussolini Cup[19].
  • Alessandro Blasetti received the Nastro d'Argento for the director of the best film[20].
  • Alessandro Blasetti is recorded as male[21].
  • Alessandro Blasetti's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Alessandro Blasetti's Commons category is recorded as Alessandro Blasetti[23].
  • Alessandro Blasetti's family name is recorded as Blasetti[24].
  • Alessandro Blasetti's given name is recorded as Alessandro[25].
  • Alessandro Blasetti's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Italian[26].
  • Alessandro Blasetti's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'it', 'text': 'Alessandro Blasetti'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Alessandro Blasetti's place of birth was Rome[2]. He was born on July 3, 1900[3].

Education

Alessandro Blasetti's education included a stint at Sapienza University of Rome[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], and film editor[8]. Alessandro Blasetti held the position of President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[15], a grade of an order[28], in Italy[29]; Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement[16], a class of award[30], in Italy[31], founded in 1971[32]; David di Donatello for Best Director[17], a film award category[33], in Italy[34], founded in 1955[35]; Civil Order of Savoy[18], an order[36], in Kingdom of Sardinia[37], founded in 1831[38]; Mussolini Cup[19], a film award category[39], in Italy[40], founded in 1934[41]; and Nastro d'Argento for the director of the best film[20], a class of award[42], in Italy[43], founded in 1946[44].

Death and Burial

Alessandro Blasetti died on February 1, 1987[5]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He is buried at Campo Verano[10].

Why It Matters

Alessandro Blasetti ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (322 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Alessandro Blasetti born?

Alessandro Blasetti's place of birth was Rome[2].

Where did Alessandro Blasetti die?

Alessandro Blasetti died in Rome[4].

What did Alessandro Blasetti do for work?

Alessandro Blasetti worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], and film editor[8].

Where did Alessandro Blasetti go to school?

Alessandro Blasetti was educated at Sapienza University of Rome[14].

What awards did Alessandro Blasetti receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[15], Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement[16], David di Donatello for Best Director[17], and Civil Order of Savoy[18].

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  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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