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Benh Zeitlin

American filmmaker · United States · On the map · Directors · Born 1982 · age 44

Benjamin Harold Zeitlin is an American filmmaker, best known for directing and co-writing the 2012 film Beasts of the Southern Wild, for which he received two Academy Award nominations.

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2020WendyFilm, Director, Writer2019Burning CaneFilm, ProducerGive Me LibertyFilm, 2019Producer2017Brimstone & GloryFilm, Producer2012Caméra d'OrAwardSundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize AwardAwardSutherland TrophyAwardBeasts of the Southern WildFilm, 2012Director, Writer2008Glory at SeaFilm, Director, Writer2006The Origins of ElectricityFilm, Director, Writer2005EggFilm, Director, Writer1982Born14 October 1982

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  • Beasts of the Southern Wild 2012
  • Give Me Liberty 2019
  • Wendy 2020

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Filmography 9

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Awards

Sundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize Award2012
Caméra d'Or2012
Sutherland Trophy2012
Bradbury Award

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1982 · age 44

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