Let's make this birthday one to remember.

51 years old (Born on August 25, 1973)

Happy Birthday to the extraordinary Fatih Akin! May your celebrations be as vibrant and unforgettable as your cinematic masterpieces. Your knack for storytelling—from "Head-On" that shook our hearts, to "The Edge of Heaven," transporting us emotionally across continents—only deepens with every film.

Recently, your work in "In the Fade" proved yet again you master both intensity and nuance effortlessly, reminding everyone you're still at the very edge of brilliance. Today, celebrate like you're directing a grand finale: full dramatic flair but never forgetting life's comedic touches! Cheers to more exceptional stories yet untold—keep surprising us all!