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Yorgos Lanthimos (/ ˈ l æ n θ ɪ m oʊ s /; Greek: Γιώργος Λάνθιμος [1] [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 five Academy Awards.
Yorgos Lanthimos was born in Athens, Greece. He studied directing for Film and Television at the Stavrakos Film School in Athens. He has directed a number of dance videos in collaboration with Greek choreographers, in addition to TV commercials, music videos, short films and theater plays.
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- Athens, Greece
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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.
Yorgos Lanthimos. Film; Photography; Theatre; Other; Biography; Contact
Yorgos Lanthimos was born in Athens, Greece. He studied directing for Film and Television at the Stavrakos Film School in Athens. He has directed a number of dance videos in collaboration with Greek choreographers, in addition to TV commercials, music videos, short films and theater plays.
- September 23, 1973
Learn about the life and career of Yorgos Lanthimos, a Greek director of acclaimed films such as The Lobster, The Favourite and POOR THINGS. Find out his awards, collaborations and upcoming projects.
Jul 15, 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.