Erik Poppe

Norwegian film director and film producer
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Summary

Erik Poppe was born on June 24, 1960[1], in Oslo[2]. He has worked as a film director[3], screenwriter[4], cinematographer[5], photographer[6], and film producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (260 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Norway[9]
  • Occupation: film screenwriter[10]
  • Field of work: film direction[11], film screenwriting[12], film production[13]
  • Educated at: University College of Film, Radio, Television and Theatre[14]
  • Award received: Bible award[15], Arne Skouen's Honour Award[16], Filmkritikerprisen[17]
  • Member of: European Film Academy[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Commons category: Erik Poppe[20]
  • Academic degree: doctorate[21]
  • Family name: Poppe[22]
  • Given name: Erik[23]
  • Nominated for: European University Film Award[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[25]
  • Number of children: 2[26]
  • Sibling: Tine Poppe[27]
  • Related category: Category:Films directed by Erik Poppe[28]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[29]
  • P14750: 839A-37F9-336A-7278-0A80[30]

Why It Matters

Erik Poppe has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Erik Poppe born?

Erik Poppe's place of birth was Oslo[2].

What did Erik Poppe do for work?

Erik Poppe worked as a film director[3], screenwriter[4], cinematographer[5], photographer[6], and film producer[7].

Where did Erik Poppe go to school?

Erik Poppe was educated at University College of Film, Radio, Television and Theatre[14].

What awards did Erik Poppe receive?

Honors received include Bible award[15], Arne Skouen's Honour Award[16], and Filmkritikerprisen[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . europeanfilmacademy.org. europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . europeanfilmacademy.org. europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . eufa.org. Retrieved . eufa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . eavis.aftenposten.no. eavis.aftenposten.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . nordic-light.squarespace.com. Retrieved . nordic-light.squarespace.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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