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Florian Zeller | |
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 Zeller in 2021 | |
| Born | June 28, 1979 Paris, France |
| Occupation | Novelist, playwright, theatre director, screenwriter, film director |
| Nationality | French |
| Genre | Literary fiction |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Florian Zeller (French: [zɛlɛʁ];[1] born 28 June 1979[2]) is a French novelist, playwright, theatre director, screenwriter, and film director. He has written over a dozen plays, that have been staged worldwide and have made him one of the most celebrated contemporary playwrights.[3][4][5]
Zeller wrote and directed his first film, 2020's The Father, based on his play of the same name, starring Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman. The film received more than 200 nominations and awards,[6] all over the world, including two Oscars at the 93rd Academy Awards.[7] Since then, it has been cited as one of the best films of the 2020s and the 21st century.[8][9][10][11]
In 2023, Zeller received France's Legion of Honor.[12] Illustrious recipients of France's highest decoration includes Robert Redford, Miles Davis, David Lynch, Charlie Chaplin or Josephine Baker.[12]
- ^ "The Height of the Storm: Interview with Playwright Florian Zeller". Manhattan Theatre Club. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
- ^ Extrait de naissance No. 15/1979, LES GENS DU CINEMA ©
- ^ Groskop, Viv (12 October 2017). "The most exciting new theatre writer of our time". The New European. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
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- ^ Treneman, Ann (27 February 2019). "Review: The Son at Kiln Theatre, NW6". The Times.
- ^ "Olivier awards 2016: Judi Dench and Rufus Norris deserve their statuettes". the Guardian. 4 April 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- ^ "The Father". IMDb.
- ^ "Two Oscars for 'The Father' by Florian Zeller! - Unifrance".
- ^ Hughes, Mark. "The Top 150 Greatest Films Of The 21st Century". Forbes. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ "The 100 best films of the 21st century (So far)". 6 February 2022.
- ^ ""Don't be so eager to be offended." the 20 Best Drama Movies of the 2020s So Far, Ranked". Collider. 24 August 2023.
- ^ Maher, Kevin (10 June 2021). "give the man an Oscar! (Oh, they did)". The Father review. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ a b Keslassy, Elsa (6 July 2023). "'The Father' Director Florian Zeller Receives France's Legion of Honor". Variety. Retrieved 12 February 2024.