Happy birthday! Yorgos Lanthimos turns 52 today

Yorgos Lanthimos is celebrating his 52nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director Yorgos Lanthimos (Poor Things, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 52nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Lanthimos, a cultural icon

Born in Athens on September 23, 1973, Yorgos Lanthimos' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Greek history. Lanthimos' 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 Yorgos hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Yorgos Lanthimos as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 52.

Happy Birthday, Yorgos, you're the best!

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