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Also Known As Konstantin Gavras
Born February 12, 1933 (age 92) • Greece
Awards And Honors Academy Award (1983)
Notable Works “Adults in the Room” • “Amen.” • “Betrayed” • “Eden Is West” • “Mad City” • “Missing” • “Music Box” • “The Axe” • “The Sleeping Car Murders” • “Z”

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