Ferzan Ozpetek
Director

Ferzan Ozpetek Net Worth

Ferzan Ozpetek is a renowned director and screenwriter from Istanbul, Turkey, born on February 3, 1959. He is best known for his award-winning films Facing Windows and The Ignorant Fairies, as well as his debut film Hamam. In 2008, he was honored with a retrospective from the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, making him one of the few Italian directors to receive such recognition at the time.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 3, 1959
Birth Place Istanbul, Turkey
Age 65 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Director and Screenwriter well known for his award-winning films Facing Windows and The Ignorant Fairies, and his debut film Hamam. In 2008, he received a retrospective from the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, one of a very few Italian Directors to receive such at the time.

Before Fame

He studied cinema history at Sapienza University of Rome and went on to complete degree in art history and costume design from Navona Academy. He also took directing classes at Silvio D'Amico National Academy of Dramatic Art.

Trivia

He received considerable stage experience from Julian Beck's Living Theater and would later go on to direct La Traviata at the San Carlo Opera House.

Family Life

Though he was born in Istanbul, Turkey, he moved to Italy in 1976 and would later earn his citizenship there.

Associated With

He worked with award-winning Actress Ambra Angiolini when he wrote and directed the 2007 film Saturn in Opposition.

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