“I’m a flawed, experimenting person”, says Bella Baxter, the main character of “Poor Things”. I can’t help but wonder whether this description also perfectly matches director Yorgos Lanthimos and, in fact, the whole cast and crew of this bizarre and wonderful film. After watching it, my first question was: How on Earth do you create such an imaginative, playful world, chaotic and concise at the same time? In the ASC clubhouse conversation, cinematographer Robbie Ryan takes us behind the scenes of “Poor Things”, shares insights into this collaboration, and talks about the cinematographic rules they had (or maybe lack thereof). Of all the films that came out in 2023, “Poor Things” is my personal favorite. The black-comedic fantasy tells the story of a woman who is reborn with a child’s brain, and her journey of discovering this world with all it has to offer. Naturally, knowing other works by Yorgos Lanthimos, I expected his new feature to be odd and visually impressive. Yet, it goes way beyond that. With mesmerizing actors’ performances, crazy sets, playful colors, and stunning frames, “Poor Things” creates a firework of feelings and offers an unmatched sensual experience. No wonder it got high, critical acclaim and 11 Oscar nominations for the upcoming Academy Awards, including one for outstanding cinematography. Click here to watch the full ASC clubhouse conversation with Robbie Ryan on MZed.com for free. Behind the scenes of Poor Things: creating a wild world of its own Robbie Ryan has already worked with Yorgos Lanthimos...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 5 March, 2024