★ HOW OLD IS ALI ABBASI?
Ali Abbasi is 45 years old, born January 1, 1981 in IR · Capricorn.
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About
Ali Abbasi crafts unsettling psychological thrillers that have earned him European Film Award nominations and Academy Award recognition. Born in Iran in 1981, he holds Swedish and Danish citizenship and has directed boundary-pushing films like Border (2018), Holy Spider (2022), and The Apprentice (2024), while also helming the final episodes of The Last of Us' first season. As a Capricorn, Abbasi brings methodical intensity to his filmmaking.
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Biography
Ali Abbasi directs films that blend horror, transgression, and psychological depth—a signature that earned him an Un Certain Regard award, four Robert Awards, and a German Film Award. Born in 1981 with Iranian citizenship, Abbasi grew up between cultures, eventually establishing himself as an Iranian-Swedish-Danish filmmaker. His breakthrough, Shelley (2016), was followed by Border (2018), a surreal exploration of identity that secured his international reputation. Holy Spider (2022) returned to darker material—a serial-killer drama that drew seven European Film Award nominations and a Goya nomination. The Apprentice (2024), his most visible project, brought him into mainstream prestige circles, landing Academy Award nominations for the film. Abbasi is also a screenwriter, translating his dark sensibilities across mediums. In television, he directed the season finale of HBO's The Last of Us adaptation, extending his reach into prestige streaming. His numerology (Life Path 3) suggests creative expression and communication—traits evident in his willingness to tackle provocative, often taboo narratives. Abbasi's Capricorn nature aligns with his disciplined, cerebral approach to filmmaking; he constructs psychological spaces with the patience of a chess player, never rushing shock for its own sake.
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Trivia
- Abbasi has received four Robert Awards, Scandinavia's equivalent to the Oscars, cementing his status in Nordic cinema.
- His films have accumulated multiple Academy Award nominations across different projects, though he remains outside the winner's circle.
- Border (2018) became his international breakthrough, nominated for seven European Film Awards and establishing him as a provocative auteur.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Ali Abbasi gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Rocky
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Ali Abbasi?
- Ali Abbasi is 45 years old (born January 1, 1981).
- When is Ali Abbasi's birthday?
- Ali Abbasi was born on January 1, 1981.
- What is Ali Abbasi's zodiac sign?
- Ali Abbasi is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1981.
- What is Ali Abbasi's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Ali Abbasi was born in 1981, the year of the Metal Rooster.
- Where is Ali Abbasi from?
- Ali Abbasi is from IR.
- What does Ali Abbasi do?
- Ali Abbasi is a writer.
- Is Ali Abbasi still alive?
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