Anja Breien
Norwegian film director
1940 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Norwegian film director
Born
July 12, 1940
Age
~86 years
Name Origin
German
Timeline
screenwriter, film director, theatrical director
NorwayBorn in Oslo
1940
Born in Oslo (1940-07-12)
1972
AwardFilmkritikerprisen
1993
AwardArne Skouen's Honour Award
2005
AwardThe Amanda Committee's Honorary Award
2010
AwardGina Krog Prize
Present
Age ~86
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Anja Breien?+
Anja Breien is Norwegian film director. Born in 1940.
What does the name Anja mean?+
The name Anja means "a female given name from Russian А́ня (Ánja, “Annie”, pet form), equivalent to English Anya. Etymology: Ultimately, from А́ня.". It is of German origin.
When was Anja Breien born?+
Anja Breien was born on July 12, 1940.
Name Meaning
a female given name from Russian А́ня (Ánja, “Annie”, pet form), equivalent to English Anya. Etymology: Ultimately, from А́ня.
The name Anja is of German origin, meaning "a female given name from Russian А́ня (Ánja, “Annie”, pet form), equivalent to English Anya. Etymology: Ultimately, from А́ня.". It is traditionally a female name.
Other famous people named Anja
Anja — July 12, 1940
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
You made my script better than I wrote it.
— a filmmaker
Legend.
— anon
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