Let's make this birthday one to remember.

70 years old (Born on June 22, 1954)

Happy Birthday, Wolfgang Becker! Your cinematic genius brought the Berlin Wall tumbling down all over again in *Goodbye Lenin!*—without anyone needing a sledgehammer. You've mastered humor and heart, crafting films loved around the world (and teaching us to hide pickles discreetly). Bravo on your Golden Leopard-nominated *Butterflies*, proving once more that artistry can flutter gracefully through profound themes.

May this birthday be kinder than history was to Alex's charade—and may future masterpieces bring you even greater applause. Here's hoping today brings no hidden plot twists or awkward socialist relics; just plenty of cake and well-deserved celebration!