Florian Zeller
French novelist, playwright, and director (born 1979) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Florian Zeller?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
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]
Florian Zeller | |
---|---|
Born | (1979-06-28) June 28, 1979 (age 44) Paris, France |
Occupation | Novelist, playwright, theatre director, screenwriter, film director |
Nationality | French |
Genre | Literary fiction |
Years active | 2002–present |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
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]