Born on May 27, 1973, in Athens, Greece, he is a renowned film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his distinctive style that blends surrealism with dark humor. He studied at the Hellenic Cinema and Television School Stavrakos and gained international acclaim with works like "Dogtooth," which won the Un Certain Regard prize at Cannes. His other notable films include "The Lobster" and "The Favourite," the latter earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Director.