Born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1966. He studied philosophy and theoretical physics before taking up filmmaking, initially directing commercials. He directed the short film “3 Joes” (1991), awarded at the Oberhausen Short Film Festival, and made his full-length debut with the independent comedy “Adam & Paul” (2004). He also directed “Garage” (2007, 31st Mostra), presented at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the C.I.C.A.E. Award, granted by the art movie theatre circuit, “What Richard Did” (2012), exhibited at the Toronto Film Festival, “Frank” (2014), screened at Sundance Film Festival, “Room” (2015), for which he was nominated for best achievement in directing at the Academy Awards, and “The Little Stranger” (2018). He also directed the awarded television series “Prosperity” (2007), “Normal People” (2020) and “Conversations with Friends” (2022). At the 47th Mostra, Lenny Abrahamson has some of his most important films presented. Abrahamson was also a member of the jury of the 47th Mostra.
Nasceu em Dublin, na Irlanda, em 1966. Estudou filosofia e física teórica antes de se dedicar ao cinema, inicialmente dirigindo comerciais. Dirigiu o curta “3 Joes” (1991), premiado no Festival de Oberhausen, e estreou na direção de longas-metragens com o filme independente “Adam & Paul” (2004). Também dirigiu “Garagem” (2007, 31ª Mostra), exibido no Festival de Cannes, onde ganhou o Prêmio C.I.C.A.E., concedido pelo circuito de cinema de arte, “What Richard Did” (2012), exibido no Festival de Toronto, “Frank” (2014), apresentado no Festival de Sundance, “O Quarto de Jack” (2015), pelo qual foi indicado ao prêmio de melhor direção no Oscar, e “Estranha Presença” (2018). Também dirigiu as premiadas séries de televisão “Prosperity” (2007), “Normal People” (2020) e “Conversas entre Amigos” (2022). A 47ª Mostra exibiu alguns dos filmes mais importantes de Abrahamson. Lenny Abrahamson foi um dos jurados da 47ª Mostra.