Poor Things
2023
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Yorgos Lanthimos (/ ˈ l æ n θ ɪ m oʊ s /; Greek: Γιώργος Λάνθιμος [ˈʝorɣos ˈlanθimos]; born 23 September 1973) is a Greek filmmaker. He has received multiple accolades, including a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe Award, as well as nominations for six Academy Awards.
IMDb profile of Yorgos Lanthimos, a Greek director, producer and writer known for his dark and surreal comedies. See his upcoming and previous projects, photos, videos, trivia and personal details.
- January 1, 1
- 1.87 m
- Athens, Greece
- Daniela Gama
- Senior List Writer
- 'Poor Things' (2023) Starring: Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo. Like The Favourite, Poor Things was nominated in 11 categories at the Academy Awards and is one of the best works by the Greek filmmaker, if not the very best.
- 'The Favourite' (2018) Starring: Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz. Emma Stone, Olivia Colman (who has also landed a minor role in The Lobster and earned an Academy Award for her efforts in this), and Rachel Weisz are the main characters in this delightful tale about power and manipulation.
- 'The Lobster' (2015) Starring: Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Jessica Barden. An essential in Lanthimos' filmography is undoubtedly The Lobster, a humorous sci-fi dystopian film set in the near future starring Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz that explores a sinister place where single people are taken.
- 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' (2017) Starring: Barry Keoghan, Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman. Starring Saltburn's star Barry Keoghan opposite Colin Farrel in their first partnership (The Banshees of Inisherin must be mentioned), The Killing of a Sacred Deer marks one of the promising star's most memorable roles.
May 21, 2024 · Yorgos Lanthimos (born September 23, 1973, Athens, Greece) is a Greek director and screenwriter known for his surreal films that combine absurd scenarios, striking set designs, and stories of penetrating psychological insight.
Learn about the life and career of Yorgos Lanthimos, a Greek director known for his dark and surreal comedies. Explore his movies, ratings, awards, and upcoming projects on Rotten Tomatoes.
Tomatometer®Audience ScoreTitleCredit80%No Score YetDirector, Screenwriter, Producer92%79%Director, ProducerNo Score Yet88%Director, Screenwriter93%70%Director, ProducerMay 17, 2024 · Yorgos Lanthimos reunites with his 'Dogtooth' screenwriter, putting Jesse Plemons, Emma Stone and Willem Dafoe through an unpredictably dark triptych.
Dec 19, 2023 · Poor Things arrives five years after Yorgos Lanthimos' last film, 2018's Oscar-winning The Favourite, but it has been in the works far longer than that.
