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Florian Zeller

Writing

Born June 28, 1979 · Paris, France

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Biography

Florian Zeller (French: [zɛlɛʁ]; born 28 June 1979) is a French playwright, novelist, theatre director, and filmmaker. He has written over a dozen plays that have been staged worldwide, making him one of the most celebrated contemporary playwrights. In 2023, he was awarded France's Legion of Honour. Zeller co-wrote and directed the 2020 film adaptation of his play The Father, earning the Academy Award and BAFTA Award for his screenplay. Since then, it has been cited as one of the best films of the 2020s and the 21st century. Description above from the Wikipedia article Florian Zeller, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Awards & recognition

  • Grand prix du théâtre · 2024
  • César Award — Best Foreign Film · 2022
  • Knight of the Legion of Honour · 2022
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 2021
  • European Film Award — Best Screenwriter · 2021
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  • prix SACD · 2019
  • Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres · 2010
  • Prix Interallié · 2004
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 2021 · nominated
  • European Film Award — Best Director · 2021 · nominated
  • European Film Award — Best Screenwriter · 2021 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Play · 2016 · nominated

Filmography5 titles

The Father

2020Director, Screenplay, Theatre Play

The Son

2022Director, Producer, Screenplay, Theatre Play

Florida

2015Theatre Play

Julie Keeps Quiet

2024Executive Producer

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015as Self - Guest