What is Zeller's new film project?

Zeller is currently in pre-production on his third feature film, a psychological thriller called "Bunker". The film will start filming in Spain next month and stars Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, and Stephen Graham.

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Florian Zeller, 'The Father' Director, Elected to Académie Française

Q: Who is Florian Zeller?

Florian Zeller is a world-acclaimed playwright who made his directorial debut with the Oscar-winning film "The Father" starring Anthony Hopkins. He has now been elected to the prestigious Académie Française in France.

Q: What is the Académie Française?

The Académie Française is a prestigious French literary society founded in 1635 that has played a significant role in shaping French culture and preserving the country's language over time. Zeller is the second youngest member ever elected to the Académie.

8 Nov

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Summary

Florian Zeller, director of Oscar-winning 'The Father', joins Académie Française
Zeller's new thriller 'Bunker' to start filming in Spain with Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem
Simon Rex to star in comedy thriller 'God Bless You, Mr Kopu' at AFM

Florian Zeller, 'The Father' Director, Elected to Académie Française

Florian Zeller, the world-renowned playwright who made his directorial debut with the Oscar-winning film 'The Father' starring Anthony Hopkins, has recently joined the prestigious Académie Française in France. Founded in 1635, the Académie Française is a prestigious literary society that has played a significant role in shaping French culture and preserving the country's language over time.

At the age of 46, Zeller is now the second youngest member ever elected to the Académie Française, following Cyrano de Bergerac who joined in 1901 at the age of 33. Zeller's acclaimed works, including 'The Father' and 'The Son', have traveled around the world, and he is currently in pre-production on his third feature film, 'Bunker'. This psychological thriller will start filming in Spain next month, starring Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, and Stephen Graham.