Ferzan Ozpetek

About Ferzan Ozpetek

Birth Day: February 3, 1959
Birth Place: Istanbul, Turkey

Ferzan Ozpetek

Ferzan Ozpetek was born on February 3, 1959 in Istanbul, Turkey. 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.
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🎂 Ferzan Ozpetek - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Ferzan Ozpetek is 65 years, 2 months and 23 days old. Ferzan Ozpetek will celebrate 66rd birthday on a Monday 3rd of February 2025. Below we countdown to Ferzan Ozpetek upcoming birthday.

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Popular As Ferzan Ozpetek
Occupation Director
Age 65 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born February 3, 1959 (Istanbul, Turkey)
Birthday February 3
Town/City Istanbul, Turkey
Nationality Turkey

🌙 Zodiac

Ferzan Ozpetek’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Ferzan Ozpetek was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.

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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