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Public records list Yorgos Lanthimos as a film director, theatre director and screenwriter. Born on September 23, 1973, Yorgos Lanthimos is from Athens, Central Athens Regional Unit, Greece. The age as of 2026 is 52. Listed accolades include European Film Award for Best Screenwriter (2015), European Film Award for Best Film (2019), European Film Award for Best Comedy (2019) and 2 more. Credited works include Dogtooth, The Lobster and The Killing of a Sacred Deer.
My Take
Yorgos Lanthimos is, for my money, one of the most exciting filmmakers working today. From Dogtooth through The Lobster, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, The Favourite and Poor Things, this Athens-born director keeps building worlds that are tender, cruel and absurd all at once, and I can never look away. That deliberate discomfort, where beauty and menace share the same frame, is what makes his cinema unforgettable. His 2023 Golden Lion and sweep of European Film Awards confirm what cinephiles already knew. He isn't for everyone, and that's precisely the point. Count me firmly among the converted.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Yorgos Lanthimos
- Name (Japanese)
- ヨルゴス・ランティモス
- Reading
- よるごす・らんてぃもす
- Born
- September 23, 1973 (age 52)
- Origin
- Athens, Central Athens Regional Unit, Greece
- Occupation
- film director / theatre director / screenwriter / film producer / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Ox
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2015 European Film Award for Best Screenwriter
- 2019 European Film Award for Best Film
- 2019 European Film Award for Best Comedy
- 2019 European Film Award for Best Director
- 2023 Golden Lion
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Dogtooth |
| Notable work | The Lobster |
| Notable work | The Killing of a Sacred Deer |
| Notable work | The Favourite |
| Notable work | Poor Things |
| Notable work | Bleat |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.lanthimos.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorgos%20Lanthimos
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%A8%E3%83%AB%E3%82%B4%E3%82%B9%E3%83%BB%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%A2%E3%82%B9
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q975410
5. About this entry
Tags
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Frequently asked questions
When was Yorgos Lanthimos born?
Born September 23, 1973 (age 52).
Where is Yorgos Lanthimos from?
Yorgos Lanthimos is from Athens, Central Athens Regional Unit, Greece.
What does Yorgos Lanthimos do?
Yorgos Lanthimos works as film director, theatre director, screenwriter, film producer, actor.
What is Yorgos Lanthimos known for?
Notable works include Dogtooth, The Lobster, The Killing of a Sacred Deer.
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