Theo van Gogh: Biography, Facts and Career
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Theodoor "Theo" van Gogh (Dutch: [ˈteːjoː vɑŋ ˈɣɔx]; 23 July 1957 – 2 November 2004) was a Dutch film director. He directed Submission: Part 1, a short film written by Somali writer and politician Ayaan Hirsi Ali, which criticised the treatment of women in Islam in strong terms. On 2 November 2004, he was murdered by Mohammed Bouyeri, a Dutch-Moroccan Islamist who objected to the film's message. The last film Van Gogh had completed before his murder, 06/05, was a fictional exploration of the assassination of Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn. It was released posthumously in December 2004, a month after Van Gogh's death, and two years after Fortuyn's death.
Quick facts about Theo van Gogh
- Full name: Theo van Gogh
- Born: 1957-07-23
- Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q205456
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Who is Theo van Gogh?
Theodoor "Theo" van Gogh (Dutch: [ˈteːjoː vɑŋ ˈɣɔx]; 23 July 1957 – 2 November 2004) was a Dutch film director.
What nationality is Theo van Gogh?
Theo van Gogh is Kingdom of the Netherlands.
When was Theo van Gogh born?
Theo van Gogh was born on 1957-07-23.
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