Happy birthday! Ruben Östlund turns 51 today

Ruben Östlund is celebrating his 51st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter Ruben Östlund (Triangle of Sadness, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 51st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Östlund, a cultural icon

Born in Styrsö on April 13, 1974, Ruben Östlund's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Swedish history. Östlund's not just a great director, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ruben hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ruben Östlund as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 51.

Happy Birthday, Ruben, you're the best!

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