André Cauvin

Belgian film director (1907–2004)
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André Cauvin

Summary

André Cauvin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ixelles[2]. He was born on February 12, 1907[3]. He passed away in Braine-l'Alleud[4]. He died on April 2, 2004[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], and photographer[9].

Key Facts

  • André Cauvin was born in Ixelles[2].
  • André Cauvin passed away in Braine-l'Alleud[4].
  • André Cauvin was born on February 12, 1907[3].
  • André Cauvin was born on January 1, 1907[10].
  • André Cauvin died on April 2, 2004[5].
  • A child of André Cauvin was Pierre Cauvin[11].
  • André Cauvin held citizenship in Belgium[12].
  • André Cauvin's professions included film director[6].
  • André Cauvin's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • André Cauvin's professions included film producer[8].
  • André Cauvin worked as a photographer[9].
  • André Cauvin's field of work was documentation science[13].
  • André Cauvin's field of work was documentary film[14].
  • André Cauvin's field of work was experimental film[15].
  • A notable work attributed to André Cauvin is Bongolo[16].
  • A notable work attributed to André Cauvin is Bwana Kitoko[17].
  • André Cauvin received the Knight of the Order of Leopold[18].
  • André Cauvin is recorded as male[19].
  • André Cauvin's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • André Cauvin's given name is recorded as André[21].
  • André Cauvin's work location is recorded as Kisangani[22].
  • André Cauvin's floruit is recorded as 1975[23].
  • André Cauvin's start of work period is recorded as 1939[24].
  • André Cauvin's has works in the collection is recorded as Netherlands Photo Museum[25].
  • André Cauvin's has works in the collection is recorded as National Museum of World Cultures[26].

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Origins and Family

André Cauvin was born in Ixelles[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 12, 1907[3] and January 1, 1907[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], and photographer[9]. Fields of work include documentation science[13], a branch of science[27]; documentary film[14], a film genre[28]; and experimental film[15], a film genre[29].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Bongolo[16], a film[30] and Bwana Kitoko[17], a film[31].

Recognition

André Cauvin received the Knight of the Order of Leopold[18].

Personal Life

A child of André Cauvin was Pierre Cauvin[11].

Death and Burial

André Cauvin died on April 2, 2004[5]. He passed away in Braine-l'Alleud[4].

FAQs

Where was André Cauvin born?

André Cauvin was born in Ixelles[2].

Where did André Cauvin die?

André Cauvin died in Braine-l'Alleud[4].

What did André Cauvin do for work?

André Cauvin worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], and photographer[9].

What awards did André Cauvin receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of Leopold[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . La Libre Belgique. lalibre.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . online image library Nederlands Fotomuseum. Retrieved . collectie.nederlandsfotomuseum.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Catalogue of the Library of the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . wikidata.org.
  20. [17] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . collectie.nederlandsfotomuseum.nl. Retrieved . collectie.nederlandsfotomuseum.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . collectie.nederlandsfotomuseum.nl. Retrieved . collectie.nederlandsfotomuseum.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . online image library Nederlands Fotomuseum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . NMVW-collection website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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