Florian Zeller
Director
Florian Zeller is a prominent French playwright, novelist, and director, known for his works both on stage and screen. He has gained international acclaim for his thought-provoking plays and adaptations. Zeller began his career as a novelist, with his first book, "Artificial Snow," published in 2002. He achieved significant success with his play "The Father," which was well-received globally and won several awards, including the 2014 Molière Award for Best Play.
He made his feature film directorial debut with "The Father," an adaptation of his own play, released in 2020. The film starred Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman and was met with critical acclaim. Anthony Hopkins won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the film, and the movie itself earned Zeller an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay, shared with co-writer Christopher Hampton. Florian Zeller continued his exploration of family dynamics with the film "The Son," released in 2022, further establishing his reputation in cinema as well as theater.
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