The film in question, written by Tony McNamara, is inspired by the novel The Life and Mysteries of the First English Woman Doctor.
Yorgos Lanthimos famous Greek director, screenwriter and film producer, born, in particular, in our era. Athens May 27, 1973 In particular, the director, who grew up in the vicinity BreadcrumbsIn the capital of Greece, before truly immersing himself in the world of cinematic art, he played for a while in the local basketball team Pangrati BC. He played for the team in the 1991–1992 season before realizing that this was not his way of life at all. Everything changed soon after the artist finally decided to study film and directing. Greek Film and Television School Stravrakos Athens. Early in his career, the director worked with several Greek theater companies, filming ballets and dance performances before moving on to commercials.
After making short films and plays, Yorgos Lanthimos officially took the plunge. In 2001, by the way, the film was released. Oh caliteros my philos (known in Italian as My best friend), a feature film he made with Lakis Lazopoulos. However, it was not until 2005 that his first official film hit the big screen, namely: Kinettapremiere took place in Toronto International Film Festival. A critically acclaimed experimental psychological drama that allowed the director and screenwriter to solidify their style. Well, at the moment the artist has a pretty solid filmography and his latest feature film. Poor creatures!participates in competitions80th Venice International Film Festival. Let’s take this opportunity to rediscover 5 films that must be restored by a Greek author.
1. Favorite (2018)
Favorite is a surreal and edgy dark comedy from Fox Search Light Photos of course, the direction and production was entrusted to Yorgos Lanthimos, and the script was written by Tony McNamara (also behind the script Poor creatures!) AND Deborah Davis. Originally presented at the Venice Film Festival in 2018, the project won Grand Jury Prize. Olivia Colman, main actress, won Oscarbut also Volpi Cup. The film is set in the eighteenth century, and the story is at the center of the story. Queen Anne (Colman), fickle and insane, though he actually rules over his close friend. Lady Sarah (Emma Stone).
2. Fang (2009) by Yorgos Lanthimos was nominated for an Oscar.
Instead, let’s move on to Fang, a very psychological film from Feelgood Entertainment, the script of which was written by the author himself in the company of Efthymis Philippu. The premiere took place in Cannes Film Festival 2009, won Prize “Indefinite look” And Youth Prizealso nominated for an Oscar. With its surrealism, macabre plot and hidden nightmares, this story tells the story of a family that encloses their children in a kind of property that repels them from the outside world. However, the little ones gradually begin to separate from this isolated and oppressive dimension, trying to understand what is outside their prison.
3. lobster (2015)
WITH lobster let’s return to another comedy by Yorgos Lanthimos, this time of an absurd, paradoxical and even gloomy character. co-production between Greece, UK, France, Ireland, Netherlands and USA. in which the director was seen behind the camera, as well as co-writing and co-production. Featured on Cannes Film Festival 2015, the title won a jury prize for its subject matter, witty storytelling, and black humor. It’s a love story set in the not-too-distant future, where single people are transferred to a hotel by city rules and forced to find a partner in 45 days, otherwise they turn into animals of their choice.
4. Sacred Deer Sacrifice (2017) marked the triumph of Yorgos Lanthimos at the Cannes Film Festival.
Sacred Deer Sacrifice is another psychological thriller co-written with Efthymis Philipou with whom he has collaborated. Released in 2017, the film was widely acclaimed for its directorial outbursts in a very distinctive horror style, mixed with chilling sound design and impressive cinematography. The story tells about a vascular surgeon. Dr. Stephen Murphy (interpreted Colin Farrell) is married to an ophthalmologist (Nicole Kidman) who have two children, Bean AND Kim. Everything collapses when the protagonist meets the son of one of his patients. Martin (Barry Keoghan).
5. Alps (2011)
Alps again a very psychological film created Chaos Filmreleased in 2011. The project premiered at the 68th Venice International Film Festival, where it received Dormitory for the best screenplay. At the center of the project is a group of people called the Alps who have a gruesome task: to go and visit people who have been mourned by posing as their dead relatives. However, this whole strange construction upsets the balance between reality and fiction, decisively spoiling the plans.
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