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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 will have some of his most important films presented.

Abrahamson is a member of the jury of the 47th Mostra.