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Stian Kristiansen

b. 1972

Norwegian film director

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About Stian Kristiansen

Born 1972. Stian Kristiansen is a Norwegian film director, screenwriter and director.

Stian Kristiansen (born 9 August 1972) is a Norwegian film director.

Born in Stavanger, he was educated at Stavanger University College as well as Lillehammer University College's film institute. For the film The Man Who Loved Yngve, Kristiansen won three Amanda Awards for Best Film, Best Youth Film and Best Direction. Kristiansen followed up this adaption of a Tore Renberg novel with other adaptations of Renberg's work, I Travel Alone (2011) and Videogutten (2013, a short film based on Renberg's novella). Kristiansen also directed the youth movie Kiss Me You Fucking Moron (2013). He directed five episodes of Stayer (2024).

Personal life In 2019 in Sola Municipality he married actress Eili Harboe, 22 years his junior.

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Important facts

Born
9 August 1972, Stavanger
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Film director, screenwriter, director
Nationality
Norway
Awards
Amanda Award for Best Direction; Kanon Award for Best Direction

People in Stian Kristiansen's life

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b. 1963
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Tore Renberg
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Eili Harboe
b. 1994
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Stian Kristiansen?

Norwegian film director

When was Stian Kristiansen born?

Stian Kristiansen was born on 9 August 1972 in Stavanger.

What is Stian Kristiansen's occupation?

Stian Kristiansen is a film director, screenwriter and director.

What nationality is Stian Kristiansen?

Stian Kristiansen is Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stian Kristiansen

· Wikidata: Q9345832

· DBpedia: Stian Kristiansen (film director)

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