Ralf Kirsten

Film director, screenwriter (1930-1998)
Person human Q1703733
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Ralf Kirsten

Summary

Ralf Kirsten is a human[1]. He was born in Leipzig[2]. He was born on May 30, 1930[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on January 23, 1998[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], and film screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ralf Kirsten was born in Leipzig[2].
  • Ralf Kirsten died in Berlin[4].
  • Ralf Kirsten was born on May 30, 1930[3].
  • Ralf Kirsten died on January 23, 1998[5].
  • Ralf Kirsten held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Ralf Kirsten held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[11].
  • Ralf Kirsten's professions included film director[6].
  • Ralf Kirsten worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Ralf Kirsten worked as a film screenwriter[8].
  • Ralf Kirsten's field of work was film direction[12].
  • Ralf Kirsten's field of work was film screenwriting[13].
  • Ralf Kirsten's education included a stint at Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Ralf Kirsten is Where Others Keep Silent[15].
  • Ralf Kirsten received the National Prize of East Germany[16].
  • Ralf Kirsten is recorded as male[17].
  • Ralf Kirsten's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Ralf Kirsten's family name is recorded as Kirsten[19].
  • Ralf Kirsten's given name is recorded as Ralf[20].
  • Ralf Kirsten's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[21].
  • Ralf Kirsten's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Ralf Kirsten'}[22].

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Origins and Family

Born in Leipzig[2], Ralf Kirsten… he was born on May 30, 1930[3].

Education

Ralf Kirsten's education included a stint at Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], and film screenwriter[8]. Fields of work include film direction[12], an activity[23] and film screenwriting[13], an occupation[24].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ralf Kirsten is Where Others Keep Silent[15].

Recognition

Ralf Kirsten received the National Prize of East Germany[16].

Death and Burial

Ralf Kirsten died on January 23, 1998[5]. He died in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Ralf Kirsten ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25]

FAQs

Where was Ralf Kirsten born?

Ralf Kirsten was born in Leipzig[2].

Where did Ralf Kirsten die?

Ralf Kirsten passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Ralf Kirsten do for work?

Ralf Kirsten worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], and film screenwriter[8].

Where did Ralf Kirsten go to school?

Ralf Kirsten was educated at Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague[14].

What awards did Ralf Kirsten receive?

Honors received include National Prize of East Germany[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . LUMIERE. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . 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. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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