Yorgos Lanthimos
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Summary
Yorgos Lanthimos was born on September 23, 1973[1], in Athens[2]. He has worked as a film director[3], theatrical director[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], and actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25,414 views/month, #1,819 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Ariane Labed[9]
- Country of citizenship: Greece[10]
- Native language: Modern Greek[11]
- Occupation: director[12], filmmaker[13]
- Field of work: film direction[14], film screenwriting[15], film production[16]
- Educated at: Hellenic Cinema and Television School Stavrakos[17], Moraitis School[18]
- Notable work: Dogtooth[19], The Lobster[20], The Killing of a Sacred Deer[21], The Favourite[22], Poor Things[23], Bleat[24]
- Award received: European Film Award for Best Screenwriter[25], European Film Award for Best Film[26], European Film Award for Best Comedy[27], European Film Award for Best Director[28], Golden Lion[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Movement: Greek Weird Wave[31]
- Commons category: Yorgos Lanthimos[32]
- Family name: Lanthimos[33]
- Given name: Giorgos[34]
- Official website: https://www.lanthimos.com/[35]
- Participant in: Film Workers Pledge to End Complicity[36]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[37], Academy Award for Best Director[38], European Film Award for Best Director[39], European Film Award for Best Film[40], European Film Award for Best Screenwriter[41], European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film[42], European Film Award for Best Comedy[43], Academy Award for Best Picture[44], Academy Award for Best International Feature Film[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Modern Greek[46]
- Name in native language: Γιώργος Λάνθιμος[47]
Product Details
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Why It Matters
Yorgos Lanthimos has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Yorgos Lanthimos born?
Yorgos Lanthimos was born in Athens[2].
Who was Yorgos Lanthimos married to?
Yorgos Lanthimos's spouses include Ariane Labed[9].
What did Yorgos Lanthimos do for work?
Yorgos Lanthimos worked as a film director[3], theatrical director[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], and actor[7].
Where did Yorgos Lanthimos go to school?
Yorgos Lanthimos was educated at Hellenic Cinema and Television School Stavrakos[17] and Moraitis School[18].
What awards did Yorgos Lanthimos receive?
Honors received include European Film Award for Best Screenwriter[25], European Film Award for Best Film[26], European Film Award for Best Comedy[27], and European Film Award for Best Director[28].