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- '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.
Mar 8, 2024 · Yorgos Lanthimos' movies run the gamut from sci-fi romances to royal satires. Ahead of 'Poor Things' taking on the 2024 Oscars, EW ranks the Greek director's eclectic filmography.
- 5 Alps
- 4 The Killing of A Sacred Deer
- 3 Dogtooth
- 2 The Lobster
- 1 The Favourite
Alps is Lanthimos’ least famous project as it simply wasn’t moving or inventive enough to gather much traction with international audiences. The story follows a group of actors who start a unique business that involves impersonating the recently deceased in order to alleviate the grieving process of their clients. It’s a fascinating look into the c...
Although some needed the ending of Killing of a Sacred Deer explainedto them, the film still has plenty of fascinating ideas and intriguing concepts that are impossible to miss. Its eccentric performances and disturbing imagery ensure that even when the plot falters into nonsense, the atmosphere and style are enough to carry the movie forward. It c...
Although Dogtooth displays the same unconventional style that makes Lanthimos’ other projects so inaccessible, it’s the writing and performances that allow this film to really shine above its flaws. It’s filled with interesting ideas about childhood and abuse - and while it’s definitely not an easy story to watch unfold, there’s something really ma...
The Lobster is a dark romance moviethat centers around a fictional hotel, where single people are forced to meet their perfect match within a set time frame - or risk being turned into a wild animal. With Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz in the lead roles, the film explores fascinating themes of autonomy, purpose, and why exactly human beings are dra...
The Favouriteis one of Lanthimos’ easiest movies to enjoy, forging an effective balance between normality and eccentricity that allows the film’s quirks to enhance the story rather than distance from it. Less experimental than his previous works, The Favouritemakes room for some genuinely hilarious performances and an entertaining story that’s easy...
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- The Favourite (2018) – 93% Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, and Rachel Weisz star in this much-discussed historical drama as Queen Anne, Abigail Hill (later Baroness Masham), and Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough respectively.
- Dogtooth / Κυνόδοντας (2009) – 93% This peculiar drama (that some have called comedy, but as Ebert wrote “I wasn’t laughing”) takes place almost entirely in the large fenced home of a family, whose name we never learn.
- The Lobster (2015) – 87% This romance drama, again starring Colin Farrell, was nominated for the Palme d'Or and won the Jury Prize at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.
- The Killing Of A Sacred Deer (2017) – 80% Colin Farrell and Nicole Kidman star in this unconventional horror film that focuses on a slow burn pace and shocking revelations, rather than jump scares.
Mar 1, 2024 · Every Yorgos Lanthimos Film Ranked, from ‘Dogtooth’ and ‘The Lobster’ to ‘The Favourite’ and ‘Poor Things’. See how "The Killing of the Sacred Deer," "Alps," and more films from the...
Dec 15, 2023 · Every Yorgos Lanthimos Movie, Ranked. By Patrick Hayes. Updated Dec 15, 2023. Thought-provoking and unique, from Kinetta to Poor Things, here's every movie from the great director Yorgos...
Mar 13, 2024 · Evergreen List | Featured. Beatrice Gangi March 13, 2024. Among the most celebrated contemporary filmmakers, one cannot but mention Yorgos Lanthimos, a Greek artist active as a director, screenwriter, and producer.
