Paolo Genovese

Italian film director
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Paolo Genovese

Summary

Paolo Genovese is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rome[2]. He was born on January 1, 1966[3]. He worked as a film director[4], screenwriter[5], and film screenwriter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Paolo Genovese's place of birth was Rome[2].
  • Paolo Genovese was born on January 1, 1966[3].
  • Paolo Genovese was born on August 20, 1966[8].
  • Paolo Genovese held citizenship in Italy[9].
  • Paolo Genovese worked as a film director[4].
  • Paolo Genovese worked as a screenwriter[5].
  • Paolo Genovese worked as a film screenwriter[6].
  • Paolo Genovese's field of work was film direction[10].
  • Paolo Genovese's field of work was film screenwriting[11].
  • Paolo Genovese was educated at Sapienza University of Rome[12].
  • Paolo Genovese received the David di Donatello for Best Film[13].
  • Paolo Genovese received the David di Donatello for Best Script[14].
  • Paolo Genovese received the Q3870552[15].
  • Paolo Genovese received the Ciak d'oro - best motion picture[16].
  • Paolo Genovese received the Ciak d'oro - Best screenplay[17].
  • Paolo Genovese received the Q3772369[18].
  • Paolo Genovese is recorded as male[19].
  • Paolo Genovese's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Paolo Genovese's Commons category is recorded as Paolo Genovese[21].
  • Paolo Genovese's family name is recorded as Genovese[22].
  • Paolo Genovese's given name is recorded as Paolo[23].
  • Paolo Genovese's official website is recorded as http://www.paologenovese.info[24].
  • Paolo Genovese's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Italian[25].
  • Paolo Genovese's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'it', 'text': 'Paolo Genovese'}[26].
  • Paolo Genovese's start of work period is recorded as 1999[27].

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Origins and Family

Paolo Genovese was born in Rome[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1966[3] and August 20, 1966[8].

Education

Paolo Genovese was educated at Sapienza University of Rome[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], screenwriter[5], and film screenwriter[6]. Fields of work include film direction[10], an activity[28] and film screenwriting[11], an occupation[29].

Recognition

Awards received include David di Donatello for Best Film[13], a film award category[30], in Italy[31], founded in 1969[32]; David di Donatello for Best Script[14], a film award category[33], in Italy[34]; Q3870552[15], a class of award[35], in Italy[36], founded in 2009[37]; Ciak d'oro - best motion picture[16], a film award category[38], in Italy[39]; Ciak d'oro - Best screenplay[17], a film award category[40]; and Q3772369[18], a class of award[41], in Italy[42].

Why It Matters

Paolo Genovese ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Paolo Genovese born?

Paolo Genovese was born in Rome[2].

What did Paolo Genovese do for work?

Paolo Genovese worked as film director[4], screenwriter[5], and film screenwriter[6].

Where did Paolo Genovese go to school?

Paolo Genovese was educated at Sapienza University of Rome[12].

What awards did Paolo Genovese receive?

Honors received include David di Donatello for Best Film[13], David di Donatello for Best Script[14], Q3870552[15], and Ciak d'oro - best motion picture[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . mymovies.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . IMDb. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 27d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed Italian
    Related category Category:Films directed by Paolo Genovese
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