Rithy Panh

Cambodian film director and author (born 1964)
Person human Q1683688
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Summary

Rithy Panh is a human[1]. He was born in Phnom Penh[2]. He was born on April 18, 1964[3]. He worked as a film director[4], screenwriter[5], production designer[6], writer[7], and film scholar[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (430 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Phnom Penh[2].
  • Rithy Panh was born on April 18, 1964[3].
  • Rithy Panh held citizenship in Cambodia[10].
  • Rithy Panh held citizenship in France[11].
  • Rithy Panh's professions included film director[4].
  • Rithy Panh worked as a screenwriter[5].
  • Rithy Panh's professions included production designer[6].
  • Rithy Panh worked as a writer[7].
  • Rithy Panh worked as a film scholar[8].
  • Rithy Panh was educated at Institut des hautes études cinématographiques[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Rithy Panh is S-21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine[13].
  • Rithy Panh received the Albert Londres Prize for Audiovisual[14].
  • Rithy Panh received the European Film Award for Best Documentary[15].
  • Rithy Panh received the European Film Award for Best Documentary[16].
  • Rithy Panh received the honorary doctor of Paris 8 University[17].
  • Rithy Panh received the Q133813058[18].
  • Rithy Panh received the Livre et droits humains award[19].
  • Rithy Panh is recorded as male[20].
  • Rithy Panh's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Rithy Panh's genre is depressive realism[22].
  • Rithy Panh's Commons category is recorded as Rithy Panh[23].
  • Rithy Panh's described by source is recorded as African Film Festival, Inc.[24].
  • Rithy Panh's nominated for is recorded as European Film Award for Best Documentary[25].
  • Rithy Panh's nominated for is recorded as European Film Award for Best Documentary[26].
  • Rithy Panh's nominated for is recorded as European Film Award for Best Documentary[27].

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Origins and Family

Rithy Panh was born in Phnom Penh[2]. He was born on April 18, 1964[3].

Education

Rithy Panh's education included a stint at Institut des hautes études cinématographiques[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], screenwriter[5], production designer[6], writer[7], and film scholar[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Rithy Panh is S-21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Albert Londres Prize for Audiovisual[14]; European Film Award for Best Documentary[15], an award for best film by genre[28], founded in 1989[29]; honorary doctor of Paris 8 University[17], an award[30], in France[31]; Q133813058[18]; Livre et droits humains award[19]; and Q137162545[32], a class of award[33], founded in 1977[34].

Why It Matters

Rithy Panh ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (430 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Rithy Panh born?

Rithy Panh was born in Phnom Penh[2].

What did Rithy Panh do for work?

Rithy Panh worked as film director[4], screenwriter[5], production designer[6], writer[7], and film scholar[8].

Where did Rithy Panh go to school?

Rithy Panh was educated at Institut des hautes études cinématographiques[12].

What awards did Rithy Panh receive?

Honors received include Albert Londres Prize for Audiovisual[14], European Film Award for Best Documentary[15], European Film Award for Best Documentary[16], and honorary doctor of Paris 8 University[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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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. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] ↑ . 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. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → C9FF-AB99-CA4C-9F25-D7A1
    Wikidata description → Cambodian film director and author (born 1964)
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  2. 13w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cine21 person id → 7636
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  3. 19w ago · Difool · 2026-06-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Albert Londres Prize for Audiovisual, European Film Award for Best Documentary, European Film Award for Best Documentary +7
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  4. 21w ago · Symac · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Albert Londres Prize for Audiovisual, European Film Award for Best Documentary, European Film Award for Best Documentary +7
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  5. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → film director, screenwriter, production designer +2
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