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Atom Egoyan

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7/19/1960, Cairo, Egypt

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Atom Yeghoyan

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Born in Egypt to Armenian parents, both of whom were painters, Atom originally planned to become a playwright. After making a few short films, Atom became interested in telling stories visually, rather than with words and began writing, producing, directing, cinematographing, editing and sometimes starring in his own movies.more

Credits

Star (4)

Role
- It Came from Kuchar
  Star
  2009
- This Film Is Not Yet Rated
  Star
  2006
- Ararat
  Star
  2002
- Calendar
  Star
  1993
Guest Star (6)

Role
- e-Talk Daily
  Himself
  - S 5: Ep 8 September 3, 2008
    9/3/08
  - S 3: Ep 23 February 9, 2007
    2/9/07
- Indie Sex
  Self
  - S 1: Ep 2 Taboos
    8/2/07
  - S 1: Ep 1 Censored
    8/1/07
- At the Movies
  Himself
  - S 3: Ep 12 3rd May, 2006
    5/3/06
  - S 2: Ep 16 25th May, 2005 - Star Wars And The Cannes Film Festival
    5/25/05
- The Directors
  Himself
  - S 2: Ep 24 Atom Egoyan
    3/11/03
- The Newsroom
  Himself
  - S 2: Ep 0 Escape from the Newsroom
    10/28/02
- The Academy Awards
  Himself
  - S 70: Ep 1 The 70th Annual Academy Awards
    3/23/98
Writer (3)

Role
- Adoration
  Writer
  2008
- Where the Truth Lies
  Writer
  2005
- The Sweet Hereafter
  Writer
  1997
Director (10)

Role
- Chloe
  Director
  2010
- Adoration
  Director
  2008
- Where the Truth Lies
  Director
  2005
- Ararat
  Director
  2002
- Felicia's Journey
  Director
  1999
- The Sweet Hereafter
  Director
  1997
- Calendar
  Director
  1993
- The Twilight Zone
  Director
  - S 3: Ep 21 The Wall
    2/25/89
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985)
  Director
  - S 3: Ep 17 There Was a Little Girl...
    7/2/88
  - S 2: Ep 10 Final Twist
    3/28/87
- Friday the 13th: The Series
  Director
  - S 1: Ep 3 Cupid's Quiver
    10/17/87
Producer (4)

Role
- Adoration
  Producer
  2008
- Where the Truth Lies
  Producer
  2005
- Sabah
  Producer
  2005
- The Saddest Music in the World
  Producer
  2003

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- In 1989, Atom won the Best Canadian Screenplay at the Vancouver International Film Festival for his 1989 film Speaking Parts.
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- In 2003, Atom served as the head of jury at the Berlin International Film Festival.
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- In 2004, Atom won Grand Prix - Golden Apricot award at the Yerevan International Film Festival in the category of Best Film for his 2002 film Ararat.
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- Atom stands at 6'1" or 1.85 m.
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- Atom: I think with all directors there are ideas that recur, at least for the ones that have creative control of their films.
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