About Etienne Kallos
Born 1972. Etienne Kallos is a South African film director, film editor and film producer.
Etienne Kallos (born 1972) is a South African filmmaker best known for directing the 2018 film The Harvesters.
Early life Kallos was born in South Africa to parents from Greek immigrant families that had settled in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and the Belgian Congo (the Democratic Republic of the Congo).
Career After studying theater in South Africa, Kallos attended the graduate film program at New York University. In 2006, his short film Doorman premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. The short debuted in North America at the Sundance Film Festival the following year.
Kallos began doctoral studies at Leiden University in 2021. El Gouna Film Festival Best Narrative Feature
Mumbai Film Festival Best International Feature
São Paulo International Film Festival Best Film from a New Director
Thessaloniki International Film Festival Best Feature
Transatlantyk Festival New Cinema
Göteborg Film Festival Best International Feature
Miami International Film Festival First Feature Award
San Francisco International Film Festival Best Feature from a New Director
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Who is Etienne Kallos?
South African film director
When was Etienne Kallos born?
Etienne Kallos was born on 23 May 1972 in Cape Town.
What is Etienne Kallos's occupation?
Etienne Kallos is a film director, film editor and film producer.
What nationality is Etienne Kallos?
Etienne Kallos is South African.
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