★ HOW OLD IS DECHEN RODER?
Dechen Roder is 46 years old, born January 1, 1980 in BT · Capricorn.
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About
Dechen Roder is a Bhutanese filmmaker who pivoted from music videos and ads into short films that earned international recognition. Born in Bumthang in 1980, she made her directorial debut with Original Photocopy of Happiness, which was nominated for Best Short Film at Brussels International Independent Film Festival 2011 and won Special Mention at Hong Kong ifva Awards 2012. She also founded and organizes Beskop Tsechu. As a Capricorn, Roder channels the sign's discipline into deliberate creative choices.
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Biography
Dechen Roder is a Bhutanese filmmaker born in Bumthang in 1980. She began her career in commercial work—music videos and advertisements—before transitioning to narrative and documentary filmmaking. Her directorial breakthrough came with Original Photocopy of Happiness, a short film that earned a Best Short Film nomination at the Brussels International Independent Film Festival in 2011 and won a Special Mention award at the Hong Kong ifva Awards in 2012. Beyond directing, Roder is the founder and organizer of Beskop Tsechu, a cultural initiative. As a screenwriter and filmmaker, Roder works across multiple formats—from commercials to shorts—reflecting the versatility required of independent producers in smaller film industries. Born under Capricorn, she embodies the sign's methodical approach to long-term creative vision. Bhutan's small but growing film sector has produced only a handful of internationally recognized directors; Roder stands among the most visible.
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Trivia
- Roder's debut short, Original Photocopy of Happiness, was recognized at two major international festivals—Brussels (2011) and Hong Kong (2012)—despite Bhutan's limited global film infrastructure.
- Before directing her own films, she worked as a music video and commercial producer, a career path common among emerging directors in smaller film markets.
- Beskop Tsechu, the festival Roder founded and organizes, signals her commitment to building Bhutan's film culture beyond individual projects.
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Numerology
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Cooperative and intuitive. Dechen Roder read rooms quickly and often build careers around partnerships, mediation, or paired creative 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
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- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
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CHALLENGING
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Dechen Roder?
- Dechen Roder is 46 years old (born January 1, 1980).
- When is Dechen Roder's birthday?
- Dechen Roder was born on January 1, 1980.
- What is Dechen Roder's zodiac sign?
- Dechen Roder is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1980.
- What is Dechen Roder's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Dechen Roder was born in 1980, the year of the Metal Monkey.
- Where is Dechen Roder from?
- Dechen Roder is from BT.
- What does Dechen Roder do?
- Dechen Roder is a writer.
- Is Dechen Roder still alive?
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