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Ferzan Özpetek is a film director, journalist and opera director, born on February 3, 1959 in Istanbul, Istanbul Province, Turkey. As of 2026, Ferzan Özpetek is 67 years old. Education on record includes Sapienza University of Rome. Listed accolades include Globo d'oro for best direction (2001), David di Donatello for Best Film (2003), Nastro d'Argento for Best Screenplay (2007) and 3 more. Credited works include The Ignorant Fairies, Facing Windows and Hamam.
My Take
Ferzan Özpetek interests me precisely because he belongs to two worlds and fully to neither. Born in Istanbul, rooted in Rome since the seventies, he turns that in-between status into his great subject: strangers who become chosen family. Films like Hamam, Facing Windows and Loose Cannons carry a tenderness toward loneliness that I think only an outsider could reach. Despite a shelf of Italian honors, including a David di Donatello and a Globo d'oro, there is no pomposity in his work. He directs human warmth without sentimentality, and that balance is harder than it looks. I find him genuinely moving.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ferzan Özpetek
- Name (Japanese)
- フェルザン・オズペテク
- Reading
- ふぇるざん・おずぺてく
- Born
- February 3, 1959 (age 67)
- Origin
- Istanbul, Istanbul Province, Turkey
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / journalist / opera director / film screenwriter
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Boar
2. Background
- University
- Sapienza University of Rome
Awards & achievements
- 2001 Globo d'oro for best direction
- 2003 David di Donatello for Best Film
- 2007 Nastro d'Argento for Best Screenplay
- David di Donatello School Award
- Nastro d'Argento for Best Subject
- Ciak d'oro - best director
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Ignorant Fairies |
| Notable work | Facing Windows |
| Notable work | Hamam |
| Notable work | Harem Suare |
| Notable work | Napoli velata |
| Notable work | Loose Cannons |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.ferzanozpetek.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ferzanozpetek/
- Xhttps://x.com/FerzanOzpetek
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferzan%20%C3%96zpetek
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%95%E3%82%A7%E3%83%AB%E3%82%B6%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%AA%E3%82%BA%E3%83%9A%E3%83%86%E3%82%AF
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q55460
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ferzan Özpetek born?
Born February 3, 1959 (age 67).
Where is Ferzan Özpetek from?
Ferzan Özpetek is from Istanbul, Istanbul Province, Turkey.
What does Ferzan Özpetek do?
Ferzan Özpetek works as film director, screenwriter, journalist, opera director, film screenwriter.
What is Ferzan Özpetek known for?
Notable works include The Ignorant Fairies, Facing Windows, Hamam.
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