Ruben Östlund

Swedish film director and screenwriter (born 1974)
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Summary

Ruben Östlund was born on April 13, 1974[1], in Styrsö[2]. He has worked as a film director[3], screenwriter[4], film producer[5], film editor[6], and cinematographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,888 views/month, #6,625 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[9]
  • Occupation: director[10]
  • Position held: President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[11]
  • Educated at: Valand School of Fine Arts[12]
  • Award received: European Film Award for Best Film[13], European Film Award for Best Comedy[14], European Film Award for Best Director[15], European Film Award for Best Screenwriter[16], Guldbagge Award for Best Director[17], Guldbagge Award for Best Screenplay[18], Nordic Council Film Prize[19], Palme d'Or[20], H. M. The King's Medal[21], Short Film Golden Bear[22], Greta[23], Västra Götalandsregionens kulturpris[24]
  • Sex or gender: male[25]
  • Commons category: Ruben Östlund[26]
  • Family name: Östlund[27]
  • Given name: Ruben[28], Claes[29], Olle[30]
  • Nominated for: European Film Award for Best Short Film[31], European Film Award for Best Director[32], European Film Award for Best Film[33], European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film[34], European Film Award for Best Screenwriter[35], European Film Award for Best Comedy[36], Academy Award for Best Director[37], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[38]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[39]
  • Topic has template: Template:Ruben Östlund[40]
  • Name in native language: Ruben Östlund[41]
  • Start of work period: 2001[42]

Why It Matters

Ruben Östlund has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Ruben Östlund born?

Ruben Östlund's place of birth was Styrsö[2].

What did Ruben Östlund do for work?

Ruben Östlund worked as a film director[3], screenwriter[4], film producer[5], film editor[6], and cinematographer[7].

Where did Ruben Östlund go to school?

Ruben Östlund was educated at Valand School of Fine Arts[12].

What awards did Ruben Östlund receive?

Honors received include European Film Award for Best Film[13], European Film Award for Best Comedy[14], European Film Award for Best Director[15], and European Film Award for Best Screenwriter[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Guldbaggen.se. Retrieved . guldbaggen.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Guldbaggen.se. Retrieved . guldbaggen.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . norden.org. Retrieved . norden.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  25. [1] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Medol · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 10d ago · Kwayst · 2026-10-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 27d ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 5w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 12w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 14w ago · Sabelöga · 2026-07-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 15w ago · Belteshassar · 2026-06-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14550 → ruben-ostlund
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  8. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Styrsö
    Educated at → Valand School of Fine Arts
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