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羊 Goat
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English < Middle English < Latin < Ancient Greek (Πέτρος)
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Peter von Bagh: Finnish film historian and director (1943–2014).
Born (died at age 71).
Peter von Bagh has 3 credits in our database.
The name Peter means derived from the latin "petra" meaning "rock" or "stone".
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Filmography (3)
Biography
Kari Peter Conrad von Bagh (29 August 1943 – 17 September 2014) was a Finnish film historian and director. Von Bagh worked as the head of the Finnish Film Archive, editor-in-chief of Filmihullu magazine and co-founder and director of the Midnight Sun Film Festival. From 2001, he was the artistic director of the film festival Il Cinema Ritrovato in Bologna. Von Bagh was a member of the jury in the competition category of 2004 Cannes Film Festival. Films directed by Bagh have been screened at prestigious international forums, including retrospectives of his filmography at the 2012 Rotterdam International Film Festival, the 2012 Festival Internacional de Cine Independente in Buenos Aires, and the Tromsø International Film Festival in 2013.
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How old was Peter von Bagh?
Peter von Bagh was born on and passed away on at the age of 71.
What movies or shows has Peter von Bagh been in?
Peter von Bagh has 3 credits in our database. Notable titles include Songs of Utopia (2017), Socialism (2014), Helsinki, Forever (2008).
Where can I find more information about Peter von Bagh?
You can find more about Peter von Bagh on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
