Yorgos Lanthimos is one of cinema’s architects of the unusual in a landscape dominated by familiar narratives and well-worn paths. A warped funhouse mirror reflects our world through a darkly comic lens in his films, all infused with dark humor and surrealism. Is this master of the macabre who he claims to be, and what lies behind his unique vision?
Yorgos Lanthimos Biography:
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Real Name:
Georgios “Yorgos” Lanthimos
Nickname(s):
None widely known
Birth Date:
May 23, 1973
Birthplace:
Pagrati, Athens, Greece
Zodiac Sign:
Libra
Gender:
Male
Age:
50
Height:
6′ 1 ½” (1.87 m)
Weight:
Not publicly available
Religion:
Not publicly disclosed
Nationality:
Greek
Education:
Hellenic Cinema and Television School Stavrakos (graduated 1998)
Profession:
Filmmaker (director, screenwriter)
Movies:
8 feature films
Net Worth:
Estimates vary from $5 – $10 million
Income Source:
Filmmaking (directing, writing), commercials, TV work
