Francesco Rosi

Italian film director (1922–2015)
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Francesco Rosi

Summary

Francesco Rosi is a human[1]. His place of birth was Naples[2]. He was born on November 15, 1922[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on January 10, 2015[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], journalist[8], director[9], and theatrical director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (752 views/month, #7,194 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Francesco Rosi's place of birth was Naples[2].
  • Francesco Rosi died in Rome[4].
  • Francesco Rosi was born on November 15, 1922[3].
  • Francesco Rosi died on January 10, 2015[5].
  • Francesco Rosi's mother was Carolina Rosi[12].
  • A child of Francesco Rosi was Carolina Rosi[13].
  • Francesco Rosi held citizenship in Italy[14].
  • Francesco Rosi held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[15].
  • Francesco Rosi's professions included film director[6].
  • Francesco Rosi's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Francesco Rosi worked as a journalist[8].
  • Francesco Rosi worked as a director[9].
  • Francesco Rosi's professions included theatrical director[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Francesco Rosi is Salvatore Giuliano[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Francesco Rosi is Hands Over the City[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Francesco Rosi is The Mattei Affair[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Francesco Rosi is Christ Stopped at Eboli[19].
  • Francesco Rosi received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Francesco Rosi received the David di Donatello for Best Director[21].
  • Francesco Rosi received the David di Donatello for Best Director[22].
  • Francesco Rosi received the David di Donatello for Best Director[23].
  • Francesco Rosi received the David di Donatello for Best Director[24].
  • Francesco Rosi received the David di Donatello for Best Director[25].
  • Francesco Rosi is recorded as male[26].
  • Francesco Rosi's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Naples[2], Francesco Rosi… he was born on November 15, 1922[3]. His mother was Carolina Rosi[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], journalist[8], director[9], and theatrical director[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Salvatore Giuliano[16], Hands Over the City[17], The Mattei Affair[18], and Christ Stopped at Eboli[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; David di Donatello for Best Director[21], a film award category[30], in Italy[31], founded in 1955[32]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[33], a grade of an order[34], in Italy[35]; honorary doctor of the University of Padua[36], an award[37], in Italy[38]; Honorary Golden Bear[39], an honorary award[40], in Germany[41]; and BAFTA Award for Best Film[42], a film award category[43], in United Kingdom[44].

Personal Life

A child of Francesco Rosi was Carolina Rosi[13].

Death and Burial

Francesco Rosi died on January 10, 2015[5]. He died in Rome[4].

Why It Matters

Francesco Rosi ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (752 views/month, #7,194 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Francesco Rosi born?

Francesco Rosi's place of birth was Naples[2].

Where did Francesco Rosi die?

Francesco Rosi died in Rome[4].

Who were Francesco Rosi's parents?

Francesco Rosi's mother was Carolina Rosi[12].

What did Francesco Rosi do for work?

Francesco Rosi worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], journalist[8], director[9], and theatrical director[10].

What awards did Francesco Rosi receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[20], David di Donatello for Best Director[21], David di Donatello for Best Director[22], and David di Donatello for Best Director[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [33] . wikidata.org.
  21. [36] . wikidata.org.
  22. [39] . wikidata.org.
  23. [42] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . repubblica.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . repubblica.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [16] . wikidata.org.
  27. [17] . wikidata.org.
  28. [18] . wikidata.org.
  29. [19] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . 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. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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