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Born on February 26, 1962 in Kabul, Kabul Province, Afghanistan, Atiq Rahimi is a writer, film director and screenwriter. That puts Atiq Rahimi at 64 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Paris. Awards on record include Prix Goncourt (2008), Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres and honorary doctorate from University of Rouen (2016). Credited works include The Patience Stone.
My Take
Atiq Rahimi earns my deepest respect. To be born in Kabul, flee the war, settle in France, study at the University of Paris, and then win the Prix Goncourt writing in your adopted language is staggering. Few authors achieve that prize in their mother tongue, let alone a second one. The Patience Stone alone tells you how much silence and pain he can fold into prose. He moves fluidly between novels and film, refusing to be confined to a single form, and the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres recognises that range. Turning the grief of exile into art is rare, and I salute it.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Atiq Rahimi
- Name (Japanese)
- アティク・ライミ
- Reading
- あてぃく・らいみ
- Born
- February 26, 1962 (age 64)
- Origin
- Kabul, Kabul Province, Afghanistan
- Occupation
- writer / film director / screenwriter / film producer / documentarian
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Tiger
2. Background
- University
- University of Paris
Awards & achievements
- 2008 Prix Goncourt
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- 2016 honorary doctorate from University of Rouen
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Patience Stone |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Atiq Rahimi born?
Born February 26, 1962 (age 64).
Where is Atiq Rahimi from?
Atiq Rahimi is from Kabul, Kabul Province, Afghanistan.
What does Atiq Rahimi do?
Atiq Rahimi works as writer, film director, screenwriter, film producer, documentarian.
What is Atiq Rahimi known for?
Notable works include The Patience Stone.
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