Paolo Sorrentino

Italian film director and screenwriter (born 1970)
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Paolo Sorrentino

Summary

Paolo Sorrentino is a human[1]. He was born in Naples[2]. He was born on May 31, 1970[3]. He worked as a film director[4], screenwriter[5], actor[6], playwright[7], and director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,843 views/month, #6,280 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Naples[2], Paolo Sorrentino…
  • Paolo Sorrentino was born on May 31, 1970[3].
  • Among Paolo Sorrentino's spouses was Daniela D'Antonio[10].
  • Paolo Sorrentino held citizenship in Italy[11].
  • Paolo Sorrentino worked as a film director[4].
  • Paolo Sorrentino's professions included screenwriter[5].
  • Paolo Sorrentino's professions included actor[6].
  • Paolo Sorrentino worked as a playwright[7].
  • Paolo Sorrentino worked as a director[8].
  • Paolo Sorrentino's professions included film producer[12].
  • Paolo Sorrentino's field of work was film direction[13].
  • Paolo Sorrentino's field of work was film screenwriting[14].
  • Paolo Sorrentino was educated at University of Naples Federico II[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Paolo Sorrentino is Youth[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Paolo Sorrentino is The Great Beauty[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Paolo Sorrentino is The Young Pope[18].
  • Paolo Sorrentino received the Golden Globe Award for Best Non-English Language Film[19].
  • Paolo Sorrentino received the European Film Award for Best Film[20].
  • Paolo Sorrentino received the European Film Award for Best Director[21].
  • Paolo Sorrentino received the European Film Award for Best Film[22].
  • Paolo Sorrentino received the European Film Award for Best Director[23].
  • Paolo Sorrentino received the BAFTA Award for Best Film[24].
  • Paolo Sorrentino is recorded as male[25].
  • Paolo Sorrentino's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Paolo Sorrentino's Commons category is recorded as Paolo Sorrentino[27].

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Origins and Family

Paolo Sorrentino's place of birth was Naples[2]. He was born on May 31, 1970[3].

Education

Paolo Sorrentino's education included a stint at University of Naples Federico II[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], screenwriter[5], actor[6], playwright[7], director[8], and film producer[12]. Fields of work include film direction[13], an activity[28] and film screenwriting[14], an occupation[29].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Youth[16], a film[30]; The Great Beauty[17], a film[31]; and The Young Pope[18], a television series[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Golden Globe Award for Best Non-English Language Film[19], a film award category[33], founded in 1950[34]; European Film Award for Best Film[20], a European Film Awards[35], founded in 1988[36]; European Film Award for Best Director[21], a film award category[37], founded in 1988[38]; BAFTA Award for Best Film[24], a film award category[39], in United Kingdom[40]; David di Donatello for Best Film[41], a film award category[42], in Italy[43], founded in 1969[44]; and David di Donatello for Best Director[45], a film award category[46], in Italy[47], founded in 1955[48].

Personal Life

Paolo Sorrentino was married to Daniela D'Antonio[10].

Why It Matters

Paolo Sorrentino ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,843 views/month, #6,280 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49]

He has been cited as an influence by Alfonso Cuarón[50], a film director[51], b. 1961[52], of Mexico[53], awarded the Directors Guild of America Award[54].

FAQs

Where was Paolo Sorrentino born?

Born in Naples[2], Paolo Sorrentino…

Who was Paolo Sorrentino married to?

Paolo Sorrentino's spouses include Daniela D'Antonio[10].

What did Paolo Sorrentino do for work?

Paolo Sorrentino worked as film director[4], screenwriter[5], actor[6], playwright[7], and director[8].

Where did Paolo Sorrentino go to school?

Paolo Sorrentino was educated at University of Naples Federico II[15].

What awards did Paolo Sorrentino receive?

Honors received include Golden Globe Award for Best Non-English Language Film[19], European Film Award for Best Film[20], European Film Award for Best Director[21], and European Film Award for Best Film[22].

Who did Paolo Sorrentino influence?

Paolo Sorrentino has been cited as an influence by Alfonso Cuarón[50].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . mymovies.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [41] . wikidata.org.
  22. [45] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . wikidata.org.
  26. [17] . wikidata.org.
  27. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [50] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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