Benh Zeitlin, 1982
Writers · October 14, 1982
Benh Zeitlin
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Benh Zeitlin is 43 years old, born October 14, 1982 in United States · Libra.
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About
Benh Zeitlin directed Beasts of the Southern Wild, a 2012 film that earned him two Academy Award nominations. Born in the US on October 14, 1982, the filmmaker and screenwriter crafted a surrealist Southern Gothic story that became his signature work. As a Libra, Zeitlin's directorial vision balances whimsical magical realism with grounded emotional depth.
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Biography
Benh Zeitlin is best known for directing and co-writing Beasts of the Southern Wild, the 2012 film that brought him two Academy Award nominations. Born October 14, 1982, in the US, Zeitlin emerged as a filmmaker who blends screenwriting with directorial control, a dual craft that shaped his breakthrough feature. Beasts of the Southern Wild's surrealist storytelling and visual invention established Zeitlin as a voice outside mainstream cinema—a Libra sensibility (born October 14) that favors aesthetic balance and narrative complexity. Screenwriters like Zeitlin typically develop narratives across multiple mediums, from feature films to collaborative projects. As an American filmmaker, Zeitlin's work reflects a distinctly US indie-film tradition, though his magical-realist sensibility draws from international influences. His life-path number 8 suggests a career built on material and artistic mastery, aligning with his Oscar-nominated trajectory.
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Trivia
- Zeitlin both directed and co-wrote Beasts of the Southern Wild, a rare dual role that gave him full creative control over the film's surrealist vision.
- His 2012 breakthrough earned him two separate Academy Award nominations, placing him among a select group of filmmaker-screenwriters recognized by the Academy at debut.
- Born on October 14, Zeitlin is a Libra, a sign associated with aesthetic refinement and balance—traits evident in his visually layered directorial style.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Benh Zeitlin extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
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CHALLENGING
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- How old is Benh Zeitlin?
- Benh Zeitlin is 43 years old (born October 14, 1982).
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- Benh Zeitlin was born on October 14, 1982.
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- Benh Zeitlin is a Libra, born October 14, 1982.
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- Benh Zeitlin was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
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- Benh Zeitlin is a writer.
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