Father (disambiguation)
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Father
is the male parent of a child.
Father may also refer to:
Father
A father, Pop, Dad, or Papa, is defined as a male parent of any type of offspring. The adjective "paternal" refers to father, parallel to "maternal" for mother...
is the male parent of a child.
Father may also refer to:
Cinema
- Father (1990 film), a 1990 Australian film directed by John Power
- Father (2000 film)Father (2000 film)Father is a 2000 Chinese film directed by the writer Wang Shuo. To date, it is Wang's first and only directorial effort. The film is based on Wang's own novel, Wo Shi Ni Baba . Despite being partially backed by the state-run Beijing Film Studio, Father suffered from years of bureaucratic red tape...
, a 2000 Chinese film directed by Wang Shuo - The Father (1979 film), a 1979 Bengali film by Kazi Hayat
- The Father (1996 film), a 1996 Iranian feature film by Majid Majidi
Literature and theatre
- "The Father," a short story by Raymond Carver from his collection Will You Please Be Quiet, Please?Will You Please Be Quiet, Please?Will You Please Be Quiet, Please?, published in 1976, was the first short-story collection by American writer Raymond Carver. This minimalist collection revolves around themes of segregation and disenchantment in American families. -“Neighbors”:...
- The Father (Osborne), a 1989 play by British playwright John Osborne
- The Father (Strindberg), a 1887 play by Swedish playwright August Strindberg
Music
- Father (band)Father (band)Father is an alternative metal band from Rijeka, Croatia. The band was assembled in March 2000 under the name Easyman, later changing their name to Father. They released their debut album Inspirita on Dallas Records in October 2005 to critical and commercial acclaim...
, a Croatian Heavy Metal band - "Father", a song by Amy Grant from her 1977 album Amy GrantAmy Grant (album)Amy Grant is the first album by then-teenage Christian singer Amy Grant, released in 1977 on Myrrh Records.Amy Grant, although today considered a modest record success, was probably one of the biggest Christian album releases ever when it was issued in 1977...
- "Father", a song by Cat Stevens from his 1978 album Back to EarthBack to Earth (Cat Stevens album)Back to Earth is a 1978 album released by the British singer/songwriter Cat Stevens. It was the only album he recorded using the name Cat Stevens after his conversion to Islam in December 1977...
- "Father", a song by Mötley Crüe from their 1994 EP QuaternaryQuaternary (EP)Quaternary is an EP by the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe, released in 1994. The EP, which was initially going to be titled Leftovers, was made available as a mail-in offer for purchasers of the self-titled album Mötley Crüe in a limited quantity of 20,000 copies...
- "Father" (song)Father (song)"Father" is the third single from LL Cool J's seventh album, Phenomenon. It was released on January 13, 1998 for Def Jam Recordings and was produced by Erick Sermon and LL Cool J....
, a song by LL Cool J from his 1997 album Phenomenon - "Father", a song by Pillar from their 2000 album AboveAbove (Pillar)Above is the major label debut album of Christian rock band Pillar, released on September 26, 2000. The song "Open Your Eyes" won a Dove Award in 2001 for Hard Music Song of the Year. Most of the tracks had been previously released on their independent album Original Superman...
- "Father", a song by Bizzy Bone from his 2001 album The GiftThe Gift (Bizzy Bone album)The Gift is the second solo album by Bizzy Bone, released March 20, 2001. The only single was "Father." "Fried Day" was featured on the Next Friday soundtrack. The Gift Charted Billboard 200 at number 44 and on rap independent albums at number two...
- "Father", a song by Lollipop Lust Kill from their 2002 album My So Called KnifeMy So Called KnifeMy So Called Knife is an album by Lollipop Lust Kill, released in May 2002. The album was recorded in Weed, California with Sylvia Massy-Shivy at the helm. She had previously worked with the metal act Tool...
- "Father", a song by Calibretto 13 from their 2002 album Adventures in TokyoAdventures in TokyoAdventures In Tokyo is the second full length album by Christian rock band Calibretto 13.- Track listing :# "Why Can't I Be On MTV?"# "Dear Beelzebubba"# "Cruisin' the Strip"# "Sheep of The U.S."# "From Me To You"# "Hollywood "...
- "Father", a song by Ms Dynamite from her 2005 album Judgement DaysJudgement DaysJudgement Days is the second studio album by English R&B/hip hop singer and rapper Ms. Dynamite, released in 2005 on Polydor Records. Chink Santana, Stephen Marsden, Christian Karlsson, and Lil Wayne collaborated on several tracks.-Reception:...
- "Father", a song by Manowar from their 2009 album Thunder in the SkyThunder in the SkyThunder in the Sky is an EP released in 2009 by the heavy metal band Manowar, promoting the upcoming full-length album Hammer of the Gods.The EP was sold during the Death to Infidels Tour in all concert locations...
- Father YodFather YodFather Yod or YaHoWha was the American owner of a Los Angeles health food restaurant on the Sunset Strip who founded a spiritual commune in the Hollywood Hills known as the Source Family...
, a record label
Popular culture
- Father (Fullmetal Alchemist), the main antagonist of the Fullmetal Alchemist manga and 2009 anime.
- Father (Codename: Kids Next Door), a villain from the series Codename: Kids Next Door.
Religion
- God the FatherGod the FatherGod the Father is a gendered title given to God in many monotheistic religions, particularly patriarchal, Abrahamic ones. In Judaism, God is called Father because he is the creator, life-giver, law-giver, and protector...
, in many religions, the supreme God given the title and attributions of a father - Holy Father (disambiguation)
- Father, a title for a clergyClergyClergy is the generic term used to describe the formal religious leadership within a given religion. A clergyman, churchman or cleric is a member of the clergy, especially one who is a priest, preacher, pastor, or other religious professional....
man, especially a priest - Church FathersChurch FathersThe Church Fathers, Early Church Fathers, Christian Fathers, or Fathers of the Church were early and influential theologians, eminent Christian teachers and great bishops. Their scholarly works were used as a precedent for centuries to come...
, early and influential theologians, eminent Christian teachers and great bishops.
See also
- Father TimeFather TimeFather Time is usually depicted as an elderly bearded man, somewhat worse for wear, dressed in a robe, carrying a scythe and an hourglass or other timekeeping device...
, a personification of time. - Name of the FatherName of the FatherThe Name-of-the-Father is a concept that Jacques Lacan developed over time, beginning in his Seminar The Psychoses...
, which relates to the psychoanalytic concept of the Father