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Benjamin Harold Zeitlin (/ ˈ b ɛ n ˈ z aɪ t l ɪ n /; born October 14, 1982) is an American filmmaker, best known for writing and directing the 2012 film Beasts of the Southern Wild, for which he received two Academy Award nominations.
Benh Zeitlin is a filmmaker who made his debut with Beasts of the Southern Wild, a critically acclaimed drama set in Louisiana. He also directed Wendy, a live-action adaptation of Peter Pan, and composed the music for several films.
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Benh Zeitlin, a 30-year-old filmmaker, made a miracle of a movie with a $1.8 million budget and a cast of untrained actors. Beasts of the Southern Wild is a folktale-like story of a girl in a bayou utopia facing a hurricane and a government relocation.
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Learn about the life and career of Benh Zeitlin, the director of Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) and other films. Find out his family background, education, awards, trivia and quotes.
- October 14, 1982
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Jan 22, 2020 · The director of 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' talks about his ambitious fairy tale adaptation, which premiered at Sundance after a long and challenging production. Learn how he maintained his vision, collaborated with children, and faced the pressures of Hollywood.
Learn about Benh Zeitlin, the filmmaker behind \"Beasts of the Southern Wild\" and \"Wendy\". See his biography, filmography, ratings, reviews, and more on Rotten Tomatoes.
Jul 13, 2012 · Learn how Benh Zeitlin made his stunning debut film with first-time actors Dwight Henry and Quvenzhané Wallis, inspired by a play and shot in New Orleans. Find out how he adapted the script, rehearsed the scenes and created the best score for the movie.
