Poor Things was one of those movies that sent me down a rabbit hole. It made me want tot watch every movie that auteur Yorgos Lanthimos had ever made, and it inspired me to unlock the weirdest parts of myself. Yorgos Lanthimos is a Greek filmmaker renowned for his strikingly unique films that are at turns bizarre, darkly humorous, and deeply unsettling. His cinematic style, characterized by a blend of absurdism, stilted dialogue, and an unflinching gaze at human cruelty, has captivated and perplexed audiences worldwide. Let's dive in. 10 Directing Lessons Inspired by Yorgos LanthimosWhen it comes to directing, I find the best lessons come from auteurs who have unlocked parts of themselves that they're willing to share with the audience. In my quest to become the best filmmaker I can, I look to Lantjoms as a north star of unconventional ideation and other extreme challenges. Here's a look at ten directing lessons we can glean from Lanthimos's captivating filmography.1. The Power of the PremiseLanthimos's films rest on audacious premises. In The Lobster, single people are forcibly taken to a hotel and given 45 days to find a partner or be transformed into animals. Dogtooth tells of a family who keep their adult children captive, inventing a reality where cats are vicious killers and words have twisted meanings. These outlandish scenarios provide a rich allegorical landscape to dissect social norms and behaviors.2. Embrace DiscomfortThere's an inherent sense of discomfort coursing through Lanthimos's work - especailly Poor Things. This isn't...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 14 March, 2024