‘Poor Things’ Director Yorgos Lanthimos Says Sex Scenes Were ‘A Little Too Much’ for Some Execs When Pitching Film
variety.comBrent Simon In any year, some successful directors carve out artistic identities through a distinctive visual vocabulary, or by repeatedly mining particular themes.
But it’s rare, even among highly acclaimed filmmakers, for a director to establish a new cinematic language. Yorgos Lanthimos is on his way to doing just that.
The Greek-born director will be honored Jan. 5 with Variety’s Creative Impact in Directing Award for his stirring body of work, which includes his latest effort, “Poor Things.” Star Emma Stone will present Lanthimos with the award during Variety’s annual Directors to Watch and Creative Impact Awards brunch at the Palm Springs Intl.
Film Festival. From psychological thrillers to absurdist comedies, Lanthimos’ movies all tend to land as social commentary, steeped in both keen observation and probing curiosity about the world.
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