Éric Rohmer

French film director (1920-2010)
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Éric Rohmer

Summary

Éric Rohmer is a human[1]. Born in Tulle[2], he… he was born on March 21, 1920[3]. He died in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on January 11, 2010[5]. He worked as a film director[6], journalist[7], writer[8], screenwriter[9], and film critic[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,628 views/month, #6,642 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Éric Rohmer was born in Tulle[2].
  • Éric Rohmer died in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Éric Rohmer was born on March 21, 1920[3].
  • Éric Rohmer died on January 11, 2010[5].
  • Éric Rohmer is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].
  • A child of Éric Rohmer was René Monzat[13].
  • Éric Rohmer held citizenship in France[14].
  • French was Éric Rohmer's native language[15].
  • Éric Rohmer's professions included film director[6].
  • Éric Rohmer's professions included journalist[7].
  • Éric Rohmer's professions included writer[8].
  • Éric Rohmer's professions included screenwriter[9].
  • Éric Rohmer worked as a film critic[10].
  • Éric Rohmer's professions included film editor[16].
  • Éric Rohmer was employed by Cahiers du cinéma[17].
  • Éric Rohmer was educated at Lycée Henri-IV[18].
  • Éric Rohmer's education included a stint at Lycée Edmond Perrier[19].
  • Éric Rohmer's education included a stint at University of Clermont-Ferrand (1896-1976)[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Éric Rohmer is My Night at Maud's[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Éric Rohmer is Claire's Knee[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Éric Rohmer is Love in the Afternoon[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Éric Rohmer is Pauline at the Beach[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Éric Rohmer is Full Moon in Paris[25].
  • Éric Rohmer received the Louis Delluc Prize[26].
  • Éric Rohmer received the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay[27].

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Origins and Family

Éric Rohmer was born in Tulle[2]. He was born on March 21, 1920[3]. French was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at Lycée Henri-IV[18], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1796[30]; Lycée Edmond Perrier[19], a school building[31], in France[32], founded in 1567[33]; and University of Clermont-Ferrand (1896-1976)[20], a university in France[34], in France[35], founded in 1896[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], journalist[7], writer[8], screenwriter[9], film critic[10], and film editor[16]. Éric Rohmer was employed by Cahiers du cinéma[17].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include My Night at Maud's[21], Claire's Knee[22], Love in the Afternoon[23], Pauline at the Beach[24], and Full Moon in Paris[25].

Recognition

Awards received include Louis Delluc Prize[26], a film award[37], in France[38], founded in 1937[39]; National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay[27], a class of award[40], in United States[41]; National Board of Review Award for Best Foreign Language Film[42], a class of award[43]; Golden Lion[44], a film award[45], in Italy[46], founded in 1949[47], headquartered in Venice[48]; David di Donatello Luchino Visconti[49], a film award category[50], in Italy[51], founded in 1976[52]; and Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix[53], a class of award[54], in France[55], founded in 1967[56].

Personal Life

A child of Éric Rohmer was René Monzat[13]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[57].

Death and Burial

Éric Rohmer died on January 11, 2010[5]. He passed away in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Éric Rohmer ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,628 views/month, #6,642 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

He has been cited as an influence by Richard Linklater[60], a screenwriter[61], b. 1960[62], of United States[63], awarded the BAFTA Award for Best Direction[64].

FAQs

Where was Éric Rohmer born?

Éric Rohmer's place of birth was Tulle[2].

Where did Éric Rohmer die?

Éric Rohmer passed away in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Éric Rohmer do for work?

Éric Rohmer worked as film director[6], journalist[7], writer[8], screenwriter[9], and film critic[10].

Where did Éric Rohmer go to school?

Éric Rohmer was educated at Lycée Henri-IV[18], Lycée Edmond Perrier[19], and University of Clermont-Ferrand (1896-1976)[20].

What awards did Éric Rohmer receive?

Honors received include Louis Delluc Prize[26], National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay[27], National Board of Review Award for Best Foreign Language Film[42], and National Board of Review Award for Best Foreign Language Film[65].

Who did Éric Rohmer influence?

Éric Rohmer has been cited as an influence by Richard Linklater[60].

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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