Ferzan Özpetek
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Summary
Ferzan Özpetek was born on February 3, 1959[1], in Istanbul[2]. He has worked as a film director[3], screenwriter[4], journalist[5], opera director[6], and film screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,019 views/month, #7,193 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Italy[9], Turkey[10]
- Native language: Turkish[11]
- Field of work: film direction[12], film screenwriting[13]
- Educated at: Accademia Nazionale d'Arte Drammatica Silvio D'Amico[14], Sapienza University of Rome[15]
- Notable work: The Ignorant Fairies[16], Facing Windows[17], Hamam[18], Harem Suare[19], Napoli velata[20], Loose Cannons[21], Saturn in Opposition[22]
- Award received: Globo d'oro for best direction[23], David di Donatello for Best Film[24], Nastro d’Argento/Beste Komödie[25], Nastro d'Argento for Best Screenplay[26], Globo d'oro alla miglior opera prima[27], David Scuola Award[28], Nastro d'Argento for Best Subject[29], Ciak d'oro - best director[30], Ciak d'oro - best motion picture[31], Globo d'oro for best screenplay[32], Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[33], Commander of the Order of the Star of Italy[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Sexual orientation: homosexuality[36]
- Commons category: Ferzan Özpetek[37]
- Family name: Özpetek[38]
- Given name: Ferzan[39]
- Official website: http://www.ferzanozpetek.com[40]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ferzan Özpetek[41]
- Work location: Rome[42]
- Nominated for: European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[44], Turkish[45]
- Name in native language: Ferzan Özpetek[46]
Why It Matters
Ferzan Özpetek has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Ferzan Özpetek born?
Ferzan Özpetek was born in Istanbul[2].
What did Ferzan Özpetek do for work?
Ferzan Özpetek worked as a film director[3], screenwriter[4], journalist[5], opera director[6], and film screenwriter[7].
Where did Ferzan Özpetek go to school?
Ferzan Özpetek was educated at Accademia Nazionale d'Arte Drammatica Silvio D'Amico[14] and Sapienza University of Rome[15].
What awards did Ferzan Özpetek receive?
Honors received include Globo d'oro for best direction[23], David di Donatello for Best Film[24], Nastro d’Argento/Beste Komödie[25], and Nastro d'Argento for Best Screenplay[26].