Let's make this birthday one to remember.

65 years old (Born on October 18, 1959)

Happy Birthday, Milcho Manchevski! May your day be filled with more plot twists than "Before the Rain," and fewer complications than film production schedules. Your storytelling brilliance has aged better than fine Macedonian wine—still captivating audiences nearly three decades after that Oscar-nominated masterpiece.

Here's hoping this year brings you as much acclaim and excitement as when critics first tried pronouncing your name correctly at award ceremonies. Keep directing life's scenes beautifully, but remember: birthdays are like films—they're best enjoyed without spoilers or too many retakes! Cheers to another timeless classic in the making; we can't wait for what's next!