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Teddy Lussi-Modeste

Teddy Lussi-Modeste, French film director, screenwriter and literature teacher

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Born
March 25, 1978
Age in 2026
48
Zodiac sign
Aries
Birth year
1978

About Teddy Lussi-Modeste

Teddy Lussi-Modeste is a French Romani film director, screenwriter and literature teacher. He wrote and directed the films Jimmy Rivière (2011), The Price of Success (2017), and The Good Teacher (2024). Teddy Lussi-Modeste (born 25 March 1978) is a French Romani film director, screenwriter and literature teacher. In 2011, he released his feature directorial debut, the drama Jimmy Rivière. Lussi-Modeste started his career as a film director in 2004 with the short film Kissing Tigers. Lussi-Modeste also co-wrote the screenplay of Rebecca Zlotowski's 2019 comedy drama film An Easy Girl, and Maïwenn's 2023 historical drama film Jeanne du Barry.

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Teddy Lussi-Modeste timeline

  1. Teddy Lussi-Modeste (born 25 March 1978) is a French Romani film director, screenwriter and literature teacher.
  2. Lussi-Modeste started his career as a film director in 2004 with the short film Kissing Tigers.
  3. In 2011, he released his feature directorial debut, the drama Jimmy Rivière.
  4. He wrote and directed the films Jimmy Rivière (2011), The Price of Success (2017), and The Good Teacher (2024).
  5. Lussi-Modeste also co-wrote the screenplay of Rebecca Zlotowski's 2019 comedy drama film An Easy Girl, and Maïwenn's 2023 historical drama film Jeanne du Barry.

The world when Teddy Lussi-Modeste was born

Teddy Lussi-Modeste was born in 1978. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1978

  • #1 song"Shadow Dancing" – Andy Gibb
  • Top movieThe Deer Hunter
  • Top TV showLaverne & Shirley
  • Best-selling bookThe World According to Garp – John Irving

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentMuhammad Ali wins heavyweight title for the third time
  • Top headlineCamp David Accords — Egypt and Israel sign peace agreement
  • Technology milestoneFirst spam email sent
  • Defining fadDisco and Saturday Night Fever
  • Notable inventionGarfield comic strip debuts
  • World population4.30 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderJimmy Carter
  • Sports championNew York Yankees (World Series)
  • Also wonWashington Bullets (NBA)
  • U.S. population222.6M

1978 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Teddy Lussi-Modeste's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19782026
Gas$0.63$3.45/gal
Average home$55,700$435,000
Average income$17,730$67,500
Minimum wage$2.65$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$2.34$11.95
Postage stamp$0.15$0.73
Population222.6M341 million

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